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Unlock Your Potential as a Learning & Development Practitioner with Our Level 3 Course This qualification allows candidates to learn, develop and practice the skills required for employment and a career in Learning & Development. The content covers all essential areas of learning & development and is mapped out to the institute of apprenticeships standards. It’s a work-based program combining on-the-job training with classroom learning, equipping you with skills to support employee learning and development (L&D) within an organisation. Learn about the Cavity Training Learning & Development Practitioner Course You will be introduced to the role and responsibilities and essential attributes and behaviours required in the various L&D roles that may be required for effective learning and development in an organisation. Additionally, it will teach you the policies and processes required for effective organisation learning. You will learn how to identify and analyse learning needs, establish team and individual capability and learning gaps, in line with organisational performance outcomes and to enable effective evaluation. This may include the needs of the staff impacted by the move to a net carbon zero economy by 2050 and the requirements for a just transition. Fees This course can be completed as an government funded apprenticeship, through Cavity Training, or as a privately funded course for £2500. You can either pay as a lump sum or alternatively, you can split into 12 instalments. Entry Requirements Whilst any entry requirements will be a matter for individual employers, typically an apprentice will have an area of technical, vocational or behavioural expertise in which the organisation needs others to acquire through training. And a minimum of English & Maths GCSE. Structure Our candidates are trained to the highest standards and are fully supported to develop all of the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to be an outstanding Learning & Development practitioner. The course duration is typically 18-24 months. Knowledge Our course is delivered via live training webinars with specialist tutors. Skills and Behaviours You will be appointed a designated Learning & Skills Teacher, who will coach you through your qualification and complete regular assessments with you to support you to complete your qualification. You will have weekly contact from your tutor. How we compare with our competitors? Don't just take our word for it, here is what our staff think Bridget I did my course years ago. It was classroom based one night per week. I think I would prefer to be more ‘hands on’ like it is now. Cavity really are a great company to work for. I truly believe that there expertise will ensure the next generation are amazing! Gina I did mine over an apprenticeship but the company my employer used wasn’t great and I didn’t get much support. Although I passed I can only imagine the length that Cavity have gone to to ensure that the students feel supported. As an employee, its super! Enquire Today

The ability to influence others is a life skill but also one that has never been so critically useful at work. This one day workshop will set you on the road to discover what you need to be able to think and do that will help you take people with you. This involves learning some new tools and strategies that fit the situation you are in and making sure you use the right skills and behaviours to influence well, whether it is a single person or a room full of cynical expectant people! This workshop will enable you to: Learn about and understand influencing styles and strategies available and formulate plans and ideas on how to use them in influencing situations Understand which skills and behaviours to use to be the most effective influencer Have greater confidence in situations where they need to influence someone Use thinking, speaking and behavioural techniques that enable influencing to be effective and positive Review and evaluate learning and have an action plan to take back and implement in the workplace 1 Welcome, introductions & getting to know you and why you are here Course objectives 2 Personal objectives Introducing a learning diary 3 Gallery exercise - using images of exemplars brought by participants Plenary discussion The skills and behaviours of an exemplar influencer 4 Group task - what does your self-evaluation say? Discussion and conclusions 5 Influencing - what is it? - why do we need it? The current organisational landscape including values and behaviours the influencer operates in 6 Pit Stop - 'pull / push', 'the lost horse' and 'talking at' 7 Direct / support / delegate / coach: the different choices and approaches to choose from 8 Updating the learning diary 9 Power and types of power - its impact on influencing ability and approach and what is within your control Group task and discussion 10 The 5 influencing styles tool Series of tasks and exercises Drilling down to a personal action plan for maximising influence 11 'The person with the most flexibility has the most influence' Skills and behaviours for effective influencing Exercises and techniques that develop skills for influencing 12 Review and evaluation Action planning

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is designed for IT professionals who wish to develop cloud computing skills to enable them to move IT workloads to the cloud and integrate products and services from different providers and industries. Their focus is to ensure that cloud deployments are secure, that automation and orchestration are used effectively to bring business value from the cloud, and that costs are controlled through effective management of cloud vendors. This course is also designed for students who are preparing to take the CompTIA Cloud+ certification exam CV0-003, or who plan to use Cloud+ as the foundation for more advanced cloud certifications or career roles. Overview In this course, you will deploy, test, secure, manage, optimize, and troubleshoot a cloud solution. You will: - Prepare to deploy cloud solutions - Deploy a pilot project - Test a pilot project deployment - Design a secure network for cloud deployment - Determine CPU and memory sizing for cloud deployments - Determine storage requirements for cloud deployments - Plan Identity and Access Management for cloud deployments - Analyze workload characteristics to ensure successful migration to the cloud - Secure systems to meet access requirements - Maintain cloud systems - Implement backup, restore, and business continuity measures - Analyze cloud systems for required performance - Analyze cloud systems for anomalies and growth forecasting - Troubleshoot deployment, capacity, automation, and orchestration issues - Troubleshoot connectivity issues - Troubleshoot security issues In this course, you will learn how to implement, maintain, and deliver cloud technologies including network, storage, and virtualization technologies to create cloud solutions. 1 - PREPARING TO DEPLOY CLOUD SOLUTIONS Describe Interaction of Cloud Components and Services Describe Interaction of Non-cloud Components and Services Evaluate Existing Components and Services for Cloud Deployment Evaluate Automation and Orchestration Options Prepare for Cloud Deployment 2 - DEPLOYING A PILOT PROJECT Manage Change in a Pilot Project Execute Cloud Deployment Workflow Complete Post-Deployment Configuration 3 - TESTING PILOT PROJECT DEPLOYMENTS Identify Cloud Service Components for Testing Test for High Availability and Accessibility Perform Deployment Load Testing Analyze Test Results 4 - DESIGNING A SECURE AND COMPLIANT CLOUD INFRASTRUCTURE Design Cloud Infrastructure for Security Determine Organizational Compliance Needs 5 - DESIGNING AND IMPLEMENTING A SECURE CLOUD ENVIRONMENT Design Virtual Network for Cloud Deployment Determine Network Access Requirements Secure Networks for Cloud Interaction Manage Cloud Component Security Implement Security Technologies 6 - PLANNING IDENTITY AND ACCESS MANAGEMENT FOR CLOUD DEPLOYMENTS Determine Identity Management and Authentication Technologies Plan Account Management Policies for the Network and Systems Control Access to Cloud Objects Provision Accounts 7 - DETERMINING CPU AND MEMORY SIZING FOR CLOUD DEPLOYMENTS Determine CPU Size for Cloud Deployment Determine Memory Size for Cloud Deployment 8 - DETERMINING STORAGE REQUIREMENTS FOR CLOUD DEPLOYMENTS Determine Storage Technology Requirements Select Storage Options for Deployment Determine Storage Access and Provisioning Requirements Determine Storage Security Options 9 - ANALYZING WORKLOAD CHARACTERISTICS TO ENSURE SUCCESSFUL MIGRATION Determine the Type of Cloud Deployment to Perform Manage Virtual Machine and Container Migration Manage Network, Storage, and Data Migration 10 - MAINTAINING CLOUD SYSTEMS Patch Cloud Systems Design and Implement Automation and Orchestration for Maintenance 11 - IMPLEMENTING BACKUP, RESTORE, DISASTER RECOVERY, AND BUSINESS CONTINUITY MEASURES Back Up and Restore Cloud Data Implement Disaster Recovery Plans Implement Business Continuity Plans 12 - ANALYZING CLOUD SYSTEMS FOR PERFORMANCE Monitor Cloud Systems to Measure Performance Optimize Cloud Systems to Meet Performance Criteria 13 - ANALYZING CLOUD SYSTEMS FOR ANOMALIES AND GROWTH FORECASTING Monitor for Anomalies and Resource Needs Plan for Capacity Create Reports on Cloud System Metrics 14 - TROUBLESHOOTING DEPLOYMENT, CAPACITY, AUTOMATION, AND ORCHESTRATION ISSUES Troubleshoot Deployment Issues Troubleshoot Capacity Issues Troubleshoot Automation and Orchestration Issues 15 - TROUBLESHOOTING CONNECTIVITY ISSUES Identify Connectivity Issues Troubleshoot Connectivity Issues 16 - TROUBLESHOOTING SECURITY ISSUES Troubleshoot Identity and Access Issues Troubleshoot Attacks Troubleshoot Other Security Issues Additional course details: Nexus Humans CompTIA Cloud Plus Certification (Exam CV0-003) 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 CompTIA Cloud Plus Certification (Exam CV0-003) 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.

SAFe® Agile Product Management: In-House Training Discover and apply the mindset, skills, and tools you need to create successful products and solutions that are desirable, viable, feasible, and sustainable. The Agile Product Management course harnesses the power of Design Thinking to develop innovative solutions with proven SAFe® capabilities to execute on those visions. Learn the right mindset, skills, and tools to create successful products from inception to retirement using Agile techniques. Recognize how Continuous Exploration fuels innovation and helps you define a vision, strategy, and roadmap to tap into new markets. Find out how to accelerate the product life cycle to get fast feedback and quickly deliver exceptional products and solutions that delight customers all while aligning with your organization's strategy, portfolio, evolving architecture, and solution intent. What you will Learn After completing the class, you should be able to: Use Design Thinking to achieve desirable, feasible, and sustainable outcomes Explore market needs, segmentation, sizing, and competitive landscape Manage value stream economics, including pricing and licensing Use empathy to drive design Apply product strategy and vision Develop and evolve roadmaps Execute and deliver value using SAFe® Explore innovation in the value stream Analyzing your Role as a Product Manager in the Lean Enterprise Continuously Exploring Markets and Users Driving Strategy with Market Segmentation Using Empathy to Drive Design Defining Product Strategy and Vision Creating Roadmaps to Build Solutions Delivering Value Managing Value Stream Economics Creating Innovation in the Value Stream

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is designed for individuals who have basic computer user skills and who are interested in obtaining a job as an entry-level IT technician. This course is also designed for students who are seeking the CompTIA A+ certification and who want to prepare for the CompTIA A+ Core 1 220-1101 Certification Exam and the CompTIA A+ Core 2 220-1102 Certification Exam. Overview On course completion, participants will be able to: Support operating systems. Install and configure PC system unit components and peripheral devices. Install, configure, and troubleshoot display and multimedia devices. Install, configure, and troubleshoot storage devices. Install, configure, and troubleshoot internal system components. Install, configure, and maintain operating systems. Maintain and troubleshoot Microsoft Windows. Explain network infrastructure concepts. Configure and troubleshoot network connections. Manage users, workstations, and shared resources. Implement client virtualization and cloud computing. Implement physical security. Secure workstations and data. Troubleshoot workstation security issues. Support and troubleshoot laptops. Support and troubleshoot mobile devices. Install, configure, and troubleshoot print devices. Implement operational procedures. CompTIA A+ certified professionals are proven problem solvers. They support today's core technologies from security to cloud to data management and more. CompTIA A+ is the industry standard for launching IT careers into today's digital world. It is the only industry recognized credential with performance-based items to prove pros can think on their feet to perform critical IT support tasks in the moment. It is trusted by employers around the world to identify the go-to person in end point management and technical support roles. CompTIA A+ is regularly re-invented by IT experts to ensure that it validates core skills and abilities demanded in the workplace. 1 - Installing Motherboards and Connectors Explain Cable Types and Connectors Install and Configure Motherboards Explain Legacy Cable Types 2 - Installing System Devices Install and Configure Power Supplies and Cooling Select and Install Storage Devices Install and Configure System Memory Install and Configure CPUs 3 - Troubleshooting PC Hardware Apply Troubleshooting Methodology Configure BIOS/UEFI Troubleshoot Power and Disk Issues Troubleshoot System and Display Issues 4 - Comparing Local Networking Hardware Compare Network Types Compare Networking Hardware Explain Network Cable Types Compare Wireless Networking Types 5 - Configuring Network Addressing and Internet Connections Compare Internet Connection Types Use Basic TCP/IP Concepts Compare Protocols and Ports Compare Network Configuration Concepts 6 - Supporting Network Services Summarize Services Provided by Networked Hosts Compare Internet and Embedded Appliances Troubleshoot Networks 7 - Summarizing Virtualization and Cloud Concepts Summarize Client-Side Virtualization Summarize Cloud Concepts 8 - Supporting Mobile Devices Set Up Mobile Devices and Peripherals Configure Mobile Device Apps Install and Configure Laptop Hardware Troubleshoot Mobile Device Issues 9 - Supporting Print Devices Deploy Printer and Multifunction Devices Replace Print Device Consumables Troubleshoot Print Device Issues 10 - Configuring Windows Configure Windows User Settings Configure Windows System Settings 11 - Managing Windows Use Management Consoles Use Performance and Troubleshooting Tools Use Command-line Tools 12 - Identifying OS Types and Features Explain OS Types Compare Windows Editions 13 - Supporting Windows Perform OS Installations and Upgrades Install and Configure Applications Troubleshoot Windows OS Problems 14 - Managing Windows Networking Manage Windows Networking Troubleshoot Windows Networking Configure Windows Security Settings Manage Windows Shares 15 - Managing Linux and macOS Identify Features of Linux Identify Features of macOS 16 - Configuring SOHO Network Security Explain Attacks, Threats, and Vulnerabilities Compare Wireless Security Protocols Configure SOHO Router Security Summarize Security Measures 17 - Managing Security Settings Configure Workstation Security Configure Browser Security Troubleshoot Workstation Security Issues 18 - Supporting Mobile Software Configure Mobile OS Security Troubleshoot Mobile OS and App Software Troubleshoot Mobile OS and App Security 19 - Using Support and Scripting Tools Use Remote Access Technologies Implement Backup and Recovery Explain Data Handling Best Practices Identify Basics of Scripting 20 - Implementing Operational Procedures Implement Best Practice Documentation Use Proper Communication Techniques Use Common Safety and Environmental Procedures

SAFe® Agile Product Management: Virtual In-House Training Discover and apply the mindset, skills, and tools you need to create successful products and solutions that are desirable, viable, feasible, and sustainable. The Agile Product Management course harnesses the power of Design Thinking to develop innovative solutions with proven SAFe® capabilities to execute on those visions. Learn the right mindset, skills, and tools to create successful products from inception to retirement using Agile techniques. Recognize how Continuous Exploration fuels innovation and helps you define a vision, strategy, and roadmap to tap into new markets. Find out how to accelerate the product life cycle to get fast feedback and quickly deliver exceptional products and solutions that delight customers all while aligning with your organization's strategy, portfolio, evolving architecture, and solution intent. What you will Learn After completing the class, you should be able to: Use Design Thinking to achieve desirable, feasible, and sustainable outcomes Explore market needs, segmentation, sizing, and competitive landscape Manage value stream economics, including pricing and licensing Use empathy to drive design Apply product strategy and vision Develop and evolve roadmaps Execute and deliver value using SAFe® Explore innovation in the value stream Analyzing your Role as a Product Manager in the Lean Enterprise Continuously Exploring Markets and Users Driving Strategy with Market Segmentation Using Empathy to Drive Design Defining Product Strategy and Vision Creating Roadmaps to Build Solutions Delivering Value Managing Value Stream Economics Creating Innovation in the Value Stream

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for This course will prepare participants to take the FC0-U61 exam to obtain the IT Fundamentals+ certification and help participants learn some of the basic principles and techniques of providing PC, mobile, applications, and network support. Overview On course completion, participants will be able to: - Set up a computer workstation and use basic software applications. - Explain the functions and types of devices used within a computer system. - Apply basic computer maintenance and support principles. - Describe some principles of software and database development. - Configure computers and mobile devices to connect to home networks and to the Internet. - Identify security issues affecting the use of computers and networks. This course will prepare participants to take the FC0-U61 exam to obtain the IT Fundamentals+ certification and help participants learn some of the basic principles and techniques of providing PC, mobile, applications, and network support. 1 - Identifying Computer Hardware Identify Types of Computing Devices Identify Internal Computer Components Common Computer Connector Types Identify Common Peripheral Devices 2 - Identifying Computer Software Compare Functions and Features of Common Operating Systems Identify Application Software 3 - Setting Up a Basic Workstation Connect Hardware Install and Configure Operating Systems Install and Configure Applications Configure Accessibility Options 4 - Configuring Network Access Network Connection Types Install and Configure a SOHO Router Network and Alternative Technologies Sharing and Storage Methods 5 - Working with Files, Folders, and Applications Create Files Navigate a File Structure Manage Files and Folders Compress and Extract Files Create Screen Captures 6 - Configuring and Using Wireless Devices Configuring Wireless Devices Use Wireless Devices 7 - Securing Computing Devices Identify Security Threats Apply Security Best Practices Perform Secure Web Browsing 8 - Supporting Computers and Users Environmental and Safety Concepts Back Up and Restore Data Manage Software Implement Basic Support Measures Additional course details: Nexus Humans CompTIA IT Fundamentals Plus Certification (ITF Plus) (Exam FCO-U61) 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 CompTIA IT Fundamentals Plus Certification (ITF Plus) (Exam FCO-U61) 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.

Business Intelligence: Virtual In-House Training Business Intelligence (BI) refers to a set of technology-based techniques, applications, and practices used to aggregate, analyze, and present business data. BI practices provide historical and current views of vast amounts of data and generate predictions for business operations. The purpose of Business Intelligence is the support of better business decision making. This course provides an overview of the technology and application of BI and how it can be used to improve corporate performance. What you will Learn You will learn how to: Specify a data warehouse schema Identify the data and visualization to be used for data mining and Business Intelligence Design a Business Intelligence user interface Getting Started Introductions Agenda Expectations Foundation Concepts The challenge of decision making What is Business Intelligence? The Business Intelligence value proposition Business Intelligence taxonomy Business Intelligence management issues Sources of Business Intelligence Data warehousing Data and information Information architecture Defining the data warehouse and its relationships Facts and dimensions Modeling, meta-modeling, and schemas Alternate architectures Building the data warehouse Extracting Transforming Loading Setting up the data and relationships Dimensions and the Fact Table Implementing many-to-many relationships in data warehouse Data marts Online Analytical Processing (OLAP) What is OLAP? OLAP and OLTP OLAP functionality Multi-dimensions Thinking in more than two dimensions What are the possibilities? OLAP architecture Cubism Tools OLAP variations - MOLAP, ROLAP, HOLAP BI using SOA Applications of Business Intelligence Applying BI through OLAP Enterprise Resource Planning and CRM Business Intelligence and financial information Business Intelligence User Interfaces and Presentations Data access Push-pull data access Types of decision support systems Designing the front end Presentation formats Dashboards Types of dashboards Common dashboard features Briefing books and scorecards Querying and Reporting Reporting emphasis Retrofitting Talking back Key Performance Indicators Report Definition and Visualization Typical reporting environment Forms of visualization Unconstrained views Data mining What is in the mine? Applications for data mining Data mining architecture Cross Industry Standard Process for Data Mining (CISP-DM) Data mining techniques Validation The Business Intelligence User Experience The business analyst role Business analysis and data analysis Five-step approach Cultural impact Identifying questions Gathering information Understand the goals The strategic Business Intelligence cycle Focus of Business Intelligence Design for the user Iterate the access Iterative solution development process Review and validation questions Basic approaches Building ad-hoc queries Building on-demand self-service reports Closed loop Business Intelligence Coming attractions - future of Business Intelligence Best practices in Business Intelligence

About this Training Course This course will provide detailed learning to the various aspects of the design, analysis and operation of subsea control systems for a variety of field development options to allow effective management of subsea facilities either from offshore structures or from shore bases. This will include power and telemetry focussing on electrical, hydraulic and electro-hydraulic systems, shut down systems, and application of intelligent monitoring and 'smart' fields. Training Objectives By attending this course, participants will be able to: To provide detailed knowledge and understanding of the requirements for, and design of, subsea electrical, electro-hydraulic, hydraulic and programmable control systems. Knowledge of the components and uses of a wide variety of subsea control systems the requirements for and design implications, of umbilicals and control lines (power and telemetry) Knowledge of, and ability to model, power requirements subsea and detailed understanding of the requirements and objectives of pre-commissioning, both at the factory and in situ. Knowledge of the standards involved in design of equipment, control and application of manual and automatic shut-down valves, and emergency response systems Introduction to design of redundancy and the role of spare capacity and to be able to put this knowledge to effect to contribute to detailed field design. An understanding of obsolescence management in subsea control systems Target Audience This course is intended for Offshore and Onshore Subsea Production Control Systems; Engineers, Technicians, Supervisors, Operators; Graduates; Apprentices; transfers from other industries, and existing staff with a limited exposure to Production Control and a need to understand the more technical aspects of the system. Companies not directly involved in the day-to-day support of the industry, but occasionally involved in supplying and supporting operators; manufacturers and suppliers of Oil and Gas equipment and services may also find this a useful course to understand how their equipment and technical expertise is integrated into the Offshore system. Trainer For most of his working life, your expert course leader has been in a role that has enabled him to pass on skills and knowledge to others. A full-time role in Training and Development came about in 1996 with the offer to take up a full-time teaching post at Aberdeen College. In 1998, he was recruited by Kvaerner Oilfield Products, an Oil & Gas industry company, specialising in Subsea Control Systems, to develop and implement a Training & Competence program acceptable for its staff of over 600 and their client companies - a challenge he could not resist. In 2003, he broadened his horizons and became an independent Training & Development consultant. Building a reputation for delivering training and development to the Oil & Gas industry to the highest standards, he later joined Jee Ltd, a leading subsea engineering and training company based in Aberdeen. He was tasked with a wide portfolio of training, coaching & mentoring to achieve high levels of competence for the client's staff and customers. He is also a Science and Engineering Ambassador (Scotland), promoting the need for engineers and technicians for Scotland's industries, a frequent consultant to the European Economic & Social Committee for standardising Vocational Skills training and competence throughout the EU. He holds memberships in the Society of Operations Engineers, Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development and Society of Underwater Technologies. POST TRAINING COACHING SUPPORT (OPTIONAL) To further optimise your learning experience from our courses, we also offer individualized 'One to One' coaching support for 2 hours post training. We can help improve your competence in your chosen area of interest, based on your learning needs and available hours. This is a great opportunity to improve your capability and confidence in a particular area of expertise. It will be delivered over a secure video conference call by one of our senior trainers. They will work with you to create a tailor-made coaching program that will help you achieve your goals faster. Request for further information post training support and fees applicable Accreditions And Affliations

Network design training course description This course provides you with the knowledge needed to perform the design of a network infrastructure that supports desired network solutions to achieve effective performance, scalability, and availability. We recognise that the role of design does not normally require hands on skills but hands on sessions are used to reinforce the theory not to teach configuration or troubleshooting. What will you learn Create HA enterprise network designs. Develop optimum Layer 3 designs. Design effective modern WAN and data center networks. Develop effective migration approaches to IPv6. Create effective network security designs. Network design training course details Who will benefit: Anyone involved with network design. Prerequisites: TCP/IP Foundation for engineers Duration 5 days Network design training course contents Part I Reliable, resilient enterprise L2/3 network designOptimal Enterprise Campus Design:Enterprise campus design principles, hierarchy, modularity, flexibility, resiliency.EIGRP design:EIGRP Design, Should you use EIGRP?OSPF design: OSPF scalability designs, OSPF area design, OSPF Full-Mesh Design, OSPF Hub-and-Spoke Design, OSPF convergence design and optimization techniques. IS-IS Design:The protocol, IS-IS hierarchical architecture, IS-IS vs OSPF, IS-IS Deep Dive, IS-IS Design Considerations. BGP design:BGP overview, Designing Scalable iBGP Networks, BGP Route Reflector Design, Enhancing the Design of BGP Policies with BGP Communities, Case Study: Designing Enterprise wide BGP Policies Using BGP Communities, BGP Load-Sharing Design.Part II Enterprise IPv6 Design ConsiderationsIPv6 Design Considerations in the Enterprise: IPv6 Deployment and Design Considerations, Considerations for Migration to IPv6 Design, IPv6 Transition Mechanisms, Final Thoughts on IPv6 Transition Mechanisms. Challenges of the Transition to IPv6: IPv6 Services, Link Layer Security Considerations. Part III Modern Enterprise Wide-Area Networks DesignService Provider-Managed VPNs:Choosing Your WAN Connection, Layer 3 MPLS VPNs, Case Study: MPLS VPN Routing Propagation, Layer 2 MPLS VPN Services. Enterprise-Managed WANs: Enterprise-Managed VPNs, GRE, Multipoint GRE, Point-to-Point and Multipoint GRE, IPsec, IPsec and dynamic VTI, DMVPN, Case Study: EIGRP DMVPN, DMVPN and Redundancy, Case Study: MPLS/VPN over GRE/DMVPN, SSL VPN. Enterprise WAN Resiliency Design: WAN Remote-Site Overview, MPLS L3 WAN Design Models, Common L2 WAN Design Models, Common VPN WAN Design Models, 3G/4G VPN Design Models, Remote Site Using Local Internet, Remote-Site LAN, Case Study: Redundancy and Connectivity, NGWAN, SDWAN, and IWAN Solution Overview, IWAN Design Overview, Enterprise WAN and Access Management. Part IV Enterprise Data Center DesignsMultitier Data Center Designs: Case Study: Small Data Centers (Connecting Servers to an Enterprise LAN), Case Study: Two-Tier Data Center Network Architecture, Case Study: Three-Tier Data Center Network Architecture.Trends and Techniques to Design Modern Data Centers: The Need for a New Network Architecture, Limitations of Current Networking Technology, Modern Data Center Design Techniques and Architectures, Multitenant Data Center. SDN:SDN characteristics, How SDN addresses current Networking Limitations, SDN Architecture Components, SDN Network Virtualization overlays. Data Center Connections:Data Center Traffic Flows, The Need for DCI, IP Address Mobility, Case Study: Dark Fiber DCI, Pseudowire DCI. Part V Design QoS for Optimized User ExperienceQoS Overview:QoS Overview, IntServ versus DiffServ, Classification and Marking, Policers and Shapers, Policing Tools: Single-Rate Three-Color Marker, Policing Tools: TwoRate Three-Color Marker, Queuing Tools, Dropping Tools. QoS design principles and best practices: QoS overview, classification and marking design principles, policing and remarking design principles, queuing design principles, dropping design principles, Per-Hop behavior queue design principles, RFC 4594 QoS Recommendation, QoS Strategy Models. Campus QoS, WAN QoS, Data Center QoS.MPLS VPN QoS Design: The Need for QoS in MPLS VPN, Layer 2 Private WAN QoS Administration, Fully Meshed MPLS VPN QoS Administration, MPLS DiffServ Tunneling Modes, Sample MPLS VPN QoS Roles. IPsec VPN QoS Design: The Need for QoS in IPsec VPN, VPN Use Cases and Their QoS Models, IPsec Refresher, Encryption and Classification: Order of Operations, MTU Considerations, DMVPN QoS Considerations. Part VI IP Multicast DesignEnterprise IP Multicast Design: How Does IP Multicast Work? Multicast Protocols, Multicast Forwarding and RPF Check, Multicast Protocol Basics, PIM-SM Overview, Multicast Routing Table, Basic SSM Concepts, Bidirectional PIM. RP discovery, Anycast RP Features, MSDP. Part VII Designing Optimum Enterprise Network SecurityDesigning Security Services and Infrastructure Protection Network Security Zoning, Designing Infrastructure Protection.Designing firewall & IPS solutions: Firewall architectures, virtualized firewalls. Case Study: Application Tier separation, Case Study: Firewalls in a Data Center, Case Study: Firewall High Availability, IPS Architectures, Case Study: Secure Campus Edge Design (Internet and Extranet Connectivity). IP Multicast Security: Multicast Security Challenges, Multicast Network Security Considerations. Designing Network Access Control Solutions:IEEE 802.1X, EAP, 802.1X supplicants, 802.1X phased deployment, Case Study: Authorization Options. Part VIII Design scenariosDesign Case Studies: 1: Enterprise Connectivity, 2: Enterprise BGP with Internet Connectivity, 3: IPv6, 4: Data Center Connectivity, 5: Resilient Enterprise WAN, 6: Secure Enterprise Network, 7: QoS in the Enterprise Network.