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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 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for Application ConsultantBusiness AnalystBusiness Process ArchitectBusiness Process Owner / Team Lead / Power UserExecutiveIndustry SpecialistProgram/Project Manager Overview This course will prepare you to:Describe the motivation for S/4HANA Enterprise ManagementExecute innovative logistics processes in the areas of logistics planning and execution in S/4HANA, especially in manufacturing, procurement, and salesLearn about the simplification listOutline the SAP User Experience strategyUse SAP Fiori among other user interfaces to execute logistics processesOutline different migration strategies Students will learn to execute innovative logistics processes in the areas of logistics planning and execution in S/4HANA, especially in manufacturing, procurement, and sales. Motivation and Functional Overview of SAP S4/HANA (Materials Management and Operations)Simplification ListSAP User Experience, especially SAP FioriInnovative Logistics Processes in the Areas of Logistics Planning and Execution in S/4HANA, especially in Manufacturing, including MRP Life and Production Planning / Detailed Scheduling (PP/DS) Procurement, Sales, including Back Order Processing, and Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) Migration Scenarios

Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for Security administrators Security consultants Network administrators Systems engineers Technical support personnel Cisco integrators, resellers, and partners Overview Identify the key components and methodologies of Cisco Advanced Malware Protection (AMP) Recognize the key features and concepts of the AMP for Endpoints product Navigate the AMP for Endpoints console interface and perform first-use setup tasks Identify and use the primary analysis features of AMP for Endpoints Use the AMP for Endpoints tools to analyze a compromised host Analyze files and events by using the AMP for Endpoints console and be able to produce threat reports Configure and customize AMP for Endpoints to perform malware detection· Create and configure a policy for AMP-protected endpoints Plan, deploy, and troubleshoot an AMP for Endpoints installation Use Cisco Orbital to pull query data from installed AMP for Endpoints connectors Describe the AMP Representational State Transfer (REST) API and the fundamentals of its use Describe all the features of the Accounts menu for both public and private cloud installations This course shows you how to deploy and use Cisco AMP for Endpoints, a next-generation endpoint security solution that prevents, detects, and responds to advanced threats. Through expert instruction and hands-on lab exercises, you will learn how to implement and use this powerful solution through a number of step-by-step attack scenarios. You?ll learn how to build and manage a Cisco AMP for Endpoints deployment, create policies for endpoint groups, and deploy connectors. You will also analyze malware detections using the tools available in the AMP for Endpoints console, Cisco Threat Grid, and the Cisco Orbital Advanced Search Tool. Course Outline Introducing Cisco AMP Technologies Introducing AMP for Endpoints Overview and Architecture Navigating the Console Interface Using Cisco AMP for Endpoints Identifying Attacks Analyzing Malware Managing Outbreak Control Creating Endpoint Policies Working with AMP for Endpoint Groups Using Orbital for Endpoint Visibility Introducing AMP REST API Navigating Accounts

Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for system and network administrators responsible for installation, setup, configuration, and administration of the BIG-IP LTM system. This course gives network professionals a functional understanding of BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager, introducing students to both commonly used and advanced BIG-IP LTM features and functionality. Incorporating lecture, extensive hands-on labs, and classroom discussion, the course helps students build the well-rounded skill set needed to manage BIG-IP LTM systems as part of a flexible and high performance application delivery network. Module 1: Setting Up the BIG-IP System Introducing the BIG-IP System Initially Setting Up the BIG-IP System Archiving the BIG-IP Configuration Leveraging F5 Support Resources and Tools Module 2: Reviewing Local Traffic Configuration Reviewing Nodes, Pools, and Virtual Servers Reviewing Address Translation Reviewing Routing Assumptions Reviewing Application Health Monitoring Reviewing Traffic Behavior Modification with Profiles Reviewing the TMOS Shell (TMSH) Reviewing Managing BIG-IP Configuration Data Module 3: Load Balancing Traffic with LTM Exploring Load Balancing Options Using Priority Group Activation and Fallback Host Comparing Member and Node Load Balancing Module 4: Modifying Traffic Behavior with Persistence Reviewing Persistence Introducing SSL Persistence Introducing SIP Persistence Introducing Universal Persistence Introducing Destination Address Affinity Persistence Using Match Across Options for Persistence Module 5: Monitoring Application Health Differentiating Monitor Types Customizing the HTTP Monitor Monitoring an Alias Address and Port Monitoring a Path vs. Monitoring a Device Managing Multiple Monitors Using Application Check Monitors Using Manual Resume and Advanced Monitor Timer Settings Module 6: Processing Traffic with Virtual Servers Understanding the Need for Other Virtual Server Types Forwarding Traffic with a Virtual Server Understanding Virtual Server Order of Precedence Path Load Balancing Module 7: Processing Traffic with SNATs Overview of SNATs Using SNAT Pools SNATs as Listeners SNAT Specificity VIP Bounceback Additional SNAT Options Network Packet Processing Module 8: Modifying Traffic Behavior with Profiles Profiles Overview TCP Express Optimization TCP Profiles Overview HTTP Profile Options OneConnect Offloading HTTP Compression to BIG-IP HTTP Caching Stream Profiles F5 Acceleration Technologies Module 9: Selected Topics VLAN, VLAN Tagging, and Trunking Restricting Network Access SNMP Features Segmenting Network Traffic with Route Domains Module 10: Deploying Application Services with iApps Simplifying Application Deployment with iApps Using iApps Templates Deploying an Application Service Leveraging the iApps Ecosystem on DevCentral Module 11: Customizing Application Delivery with iRules and Local Traffic Policies Getting Started with iRules Configuring and Managing Policy Rules Module 12: Securing Application Delivery with LTM Understanding Today?s Threat Landscape Integrating LTM Into Your Security Strategy Defending Your Environment Against SYN Flood Attacks Defending Your Environment Against Other Volumetric Attacks Addressing Application Vulnerabilities with iRules and Local Traffic Policies Detecting and Mitigating Other Common HTTP Threats Module 13: Final Lab Project About the Final Lab Project

Duration 3.5 Days 21 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is for AWS Cloud Architects with expertise in designing and implementing solutions running on AWS who now want to design for Microsoft Azure. Overview After completing this course, students will be able to: Secure identities with Azure Active Directory and users and groups. Implement identity solutions spanning on-premises and cloud-based capabilities Apply monitoring solutions for collecting, combining, and analyzing data from different sources. Manage subscriptions, accounts, Azure policies, and Role-Based Access Control. Administer Azure using the Resource Manager, Azure portal, Cloud Shell, and CLI. Configure intersite connectivity solutions like VNet Peering, and virtual network gateways. Administer Azure App Service, Azure Container Instances, and Kubernetes. This course teaches Solutions Architects who have previously designed for Amazon Web Services how to translate business requirements into secure, scalable, and reliable solutions for Azure. Introduction to Azure Subscriptions and accounts Resource groups and templates in Azure Resource Manager Azure global infrastructure Azure regions Azure Availability Zones Comparison with AWS Implement Azure Active Directory Introduction to Azure Active Directory Domains and custom domains Safety features Guest users in Azure Active Directory Manage multiple directories Comparison with AWS Implement and manage hybrid identities Introduction to Azure AD Connect Comparison with AWS Implement virtual networking Azure Virtual Network and VNet peering VPN and ExpressRoute connections Comparison with AWS Implement VMs for Windows and Linux Configure high availability Comparison with AWS Implement load balancing and network security Implement Azure Load Balancer Implement an Azure Application Gateway Implement Azure Firewall Implement network security groups and application security groups Comparison with AWS Implement container-based applications Configure Azure Kubernetes Service Publish a solution on an Azure Container Instance Comparison with AWS Implement an application infrastructure Create an App Service plan Create and configure Azure App Service Configure networking for an App Service Introduction to Logic Apps and Azure Functions Comparison with AWS Implement storage accounts Azure Storage core concepts Managing the Azure Blob storage lifecycle Working with Azure Blob storage Comparison with AWS Implement NoSQL databases Introduction to Azure Cosmos DB Consistency Select appropriate CosmosDB APIs Set up replicas in CosmosDB Comparison with AWS DynamoDB Implement Azure SQL databases Configure Azure SQL database settings Implement Azure SQL Database managed instances Configure high availability for an Azure SQL database Comparison with AWS Implement cloud infrastructure monitoring Monitor security Monitor cost Configure a Log Analytics workspace Comparison with AWS Implement and manage Azure governance solutions Assign RBAC roles Configure management access to Azure Implement and configure an Azure Policy Comparison with AWS Manage security for applications Implement Azure Key Vault Implement and configure Azure AD Managed Identities Register and manage applications in Azure AD Comparison with AWS Migration, backup, and disaster recovery management Migrate workloads Implement Azure Backup for VMs Implement disaster recovery Comparison with AWS

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

Duration 4 Days 24 CPD hours This course is intended for The primary audience for this course are Technology Consultants, System Administrators, System Architects, Database Administrators, Help Desk/COE Support, and Program/Project Managers. Overview Presentation in detail of the architecture of SAP NetWeaver Application Server (SAP NetWeaver AS).Learn effective techniques for navigating.Receive an overview of the development process in an SAP system landscape In this course, students gain knowledge about the fundamentals of SAP NetWeaver Application Server. SAP Systems Explaining the Key Capabilities of SAP NetWeaver Explaining the Architecture of an SAP System, Application Server (AS) ABAP and Application Server (AS) Java Navigation Basics Navigating with SAP Graphical User Interface (GUI) for Windows in AS ABAP Systems Navigating with a Browser in AS Java Systems System Core Explaining AS ABAP and AS Java System Architecture Identifying the Processes of an AS ABAP System Processing User Requests in AS ABAP Using Additional Processes of an AS ABAP System Explaining the Processes of an AS Java System Software Development in SAP Systems Outlining the Data Structure of an AS ABAP System Managing Transports in the ABAP Environment Explaining ABAP Workbench Tools Developing and Transporting an ABAP Repository Object Developing Applications in AS Java Developing Applications in Eclipse for ABAP Communication and Integration Technologies Describing Communication with Remote Function Call-Based (RFC) Technology Describing the Basics of Web Services Describing OData in SAP Gateway Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) Explaining Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) Describing the Installation of an SAP System Describing the Maintenance of an SAP System SAP Portfolio Overview Identifying the Platform, Database, and User Experience in the SAP Technology Portfolio Outlining Additional Components of the SAP Technology Portfolio Identifying the Components of the SAP Applications Portfolio SAP User Interfaces Accessing AS ABAP Systems with SAP GUI Accessing SAP Systems Using Other User Interfaces Additional Information Sources Accessing the SAP Service Marketplace (SMP) Accessing the SAP Community Network (SCN)

Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for This basic course is for those who will be administering Information Server and its product components. Overview List Information Server functional categories and the Information Server products and components that support themList and describe the Information Server architectural tiersAccess Information Server clients, including thin clients using the Information Server Launch Pad, the Information Server Engine clients, and the Information Server Console clients including Information Analyzer and Information Services DirectorCreate and configure Information Server users and groupsManage Information Server active sessionsManage Information Server reportingWork with Information Server command-line tools including tools for session administration, user and group management, and encryptionUse the istool functionality to query, export, and import Information Server Repository assets This course gets those charged with administering Information Server v11.5 and its suite of many products and components started with the basic administrative tasks necessary to support Information Server users and developers. Information Server Technical Overview List the Information Server functional categories List the Information Server products and components that support these functional categories List the Information Server architectural tiers Working with Information Server Clients Use the Information Server Launch Pad to access Information Server thin clients including the Administrative Console, Information Governance Catalog, and Metadata Asset Manager Access Information Server Engine Clients including DataStage, QualityStage, FastTrack, and Information Server Manager Access Information Server Console Clients including Information Analyzer and Information Services Director Authentication and Suite Security Configure Suite users and groups Configure DataStage credentials for Engine users Session Management View a list of active sessions View session properties Disconnect sessions Configure global session properties Managing Reports Create and manage report folders Create a report Run a report View report results Administrative Tools Session Admin tool Directory Command tool Encrypt tool Managing Information Server Repository Assets Use istool to export and import common metadata assets Use istool to query information assets Use istool to export and import security assets Use istool to export and import reporting assets

Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for Customers and systems operators that want to learn fundamental AOS concepts and navigate Prism on AHV. Junior IT administrators and business leaders who manage Nutanix clusters in the datacenter and want a formal, hands-on, detailed introduction to Nutanix datacenter administration. The Nutanix Hybrid Cloud Fundamentals course introduces you to the products, capabilities, and technologies that serve as the foundation of Nutanix?s Hybrid Cloud solution.Begin by exploring the history of this technology space, including different types of clouds, and how on-prem and public infrastructures came together to create hybrid operating models. Then, delve deeper into essential Nutanix products ? AOS, AHV, and Prism ? while discussing how these products were designed to solve business challenges.And conclude by discussing certain fundamental aspects involved in operating the Nutanix Hybrid Cloud, such as cluster updates, managing virtual machines, reporting and performance metrics, and more Module 1: Introduction Describe course terminology, such as three-tier architecture, hyperconverged architecture, and public, private, and hybrid clouds. Module 2: Understanding AOS Concepts Describe self-healing architecture Describe replication factor Describe Nutanix multicloud solutions Module 3: Understanding Cluster Management Concepts Explain Prism Element features and benefits Explain Prism Central features and benefits Manage the Image Repository Upgrade the hypervisor and AOS on a cluster Describe Life Cycle Manager. Module 4: Understanding Storage Concepts Define a storage pool and storage container Identify components of AOS Distributed Storage Identify space-saving technologies Module 5: Managing VMs Create and manage virtual machines (VMs) Add a VM to a category Describe Acropolis Dynamic Scheduler (ADS) Describe data locality Module 6: Monitoring VMs and Cluster Health Use metrics to identify performance issues Measure VM performance using Nutanix tools: Health dashboard, Analysis dashboard, Alerts dashboard Use the Support Portal and Insights Module 7:Understanding Data Protection Concepts Describe how to enable data protection on a VM Define a retention policy Define Nutanix Mine Identify the different types of replication targets

Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is designed for students with previous Citrix ADC experience, and best suited for individuals who will be deploying Citrix Application Delivery Management to administer a Citrix Networking environment or optimize Citrix ADC-managed application delivery traffic. Overview Manage multiple Citrix ADC platforms centrallyOrchestrate configuration changesReport on transactions passing through the Citrix ADC environmentVisualize infrastructure and plan expansion Master the deployment and usage of Citrix Application Delivery Management with this two-day management and optimization course. Students will gain the skills needed to automate and manage network services for scale out of application architectures, and to optimize Citrix ADC-managed application delivery traffic. The curriculum focuses on centrally managing multiple Citrix ADC platforms, orchestrating configuration changes, reporting on transactions, visualizing infrastructure and planning infrastructure expansion. Students will also learn how to implement Citrix ADC features, including caching, frontend optimization, Citrix ADC web logging and TCP/HTTP optimization, to optimize traffic managed by your Citrix networking environment. Citrix Application Delivery Management Introduction An introduction to Application Delivery Management Application Delivery Management Deployment and Configuration Deploying Application Delivery Management in High Availability Application Delivery Management Instance Management Managing and Monitoring Application Delivery Management An introduction to Application Delivery Management Application Delivery Management Deployment and Configuration Deploying Application Delivery Management in High Availability Application Delivery Management Instance Management Managing Citrix ADC Configuration Application Management StyleBooks Configuration Management Citrix ADC Web Logging Understanding Web Traffic Installing and configuring Citrix ADC Web Logging Troubleshooting Citrix ADC Web Logging Citrix ADC Integrated Caching Introduction to Integrated Caching Static and Dynamic Content Request and Response Process Flow Understanding Cache Policies Identifying Content Group Settings Front-End Optimization Improving Content Delivery Front-End Optimization Use Cases Understanding Minification CSS Optimizations Tuning and Optimizations Connections on the Citrix ADC Connection Profiles Queuing on the Citrix ADC Connection Tuning Practices