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Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for IT professionals who have some experience working with Windows Server, and who are looking for a single five-day course that covers storage and compute technologies in Windows Server. This course will help them update their knowledge and skills related to storage and compute for Windows Server. Overview Prepare and install Windows Server and plan a server upgrade and migration strategy. Describe the various storage options, including partition table formats, basic and dynamic disks, file systems, virtual hard disks, and drive hardware, and explain how to manage disks and volumes. Describe enterprise storage solutions, and select the appropriate solution for a given situation. Implement and manage Storage Spaces and Data Deduplication. Install and configure Microsoft Hyper-V, and configure virtual machines. Deploy, configure, and manage Windows and Hyper-V containers. Describe the high availability and disaster recovery technologies in Windows Server. Plan, create, and manage a failover cluster. Implement failover clustering for Hyper-V virtual machines. Configure a Network Load Balancing (NLB) cluster, and plan for an NLB implementation. Create and manage deployment images. Manage, monitor, and maintain virtual machine installations. This five-day course is designed primarily for IT professionals who have some experience with Windows Server. It is designed for professionals who will be responsible for managing storage and compute by using Windows Server, and who need to understand the scenarios, requirements, and storage and compute options that are available and applicable to Windows Server. Although this course and the associated labs are written for Windows Server 2022, the skills taught will also be backwards compatible for Server 2016 and Server 2019. The course and labs also focus on how to administer Windows Server using not only the traditional tools such as PowerShell and Server manager, but also Windows Admin Center. Prerequisites A basic understanding of networking fundamentals. An awareness and understanding of security best practices. An understanding of basic Active Directory concepts. Basic knowledge of server hardware. Experience supporting and configuring Windows client operating systems such as Windows 10 or Windows 11. 1 - Installing, upgrading, and migrating servers and workloads Introducing Windows Server Preparing and installing Server Core Preparing for upgrades and migrations Migrating server roles and workloads Windows Server activation models 2 - Configuring local storage Managing disks in Windows Server Managing volumes in Windows Server 3 - Implementing enterprise storage solutions Overview of DAS, NAS, and SANs Comparing Fibre Channel, iSCSI, and Fibre Channel over Ethernet Understanding iSNS, DCB, and MPIO Configuring sharing in Windows Server 4 - Implementing Storage Spaces and Data Deduplication Implementing Storage Spaces Managing Storage Spaces Implementing Data Deduplication 5 - Installing and configuring Hyper-V and virtual machines Overview of Hyper-V Installing Hyper-V Configuring storage on Hyper-V host servers Configuring networking on Hyper-V host servers Configuring Hyper-V virtual machines Managing virtual machines 6 - Deploying and managing containers Overview of containers in Windows Server Deploying Windows Server and Hyper-V containers Installing, configuring, and managing containers by using Docker 7 - High availability and disaster recovery Defining levels of availability Planning high availability and disaster recovery solutions with Hyper-V virtual machines Backing up and restoring by using Windows Server Backup High availability with failover clustering in Windows Server 8 - Implementing failover clustering Planning a failover cluster Creating and configuring a new failover cluster Maintaining a failover cluster Troubleshooting a failover cluster Implementing site high availability with stretch clustering 9 - Implementing failover clustering with Windows Server Hyper-V Overview of the integration of Hyper-V with failover clustering Implementing Hyper-V VMs on failover clusters Key features for VMs in a clustered environment 10 - Implementing Network Load Balancing Overview of NLB Configuring an NLB cluster Planning an NLB implementation 11 - Creating and managing deployment images Introduction to deployment images Creating and managing deployment images by using MDT Virtual machine environments for different workloads 12 - Managing, monitoring, and maintaining virtual machine installations WSUS overview and deployment options Update management process with WSUS Overview of Windows PowerShell DSC Overview of Windows Server monitoring tools Using Performance Monitor Monitoring event logs

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.

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for Cloud architects, systems engineers, datacenter administrators, and cloud administrators with experience in managed services or managing a service provider environment. Overview By the end of the course, you should be able to meet the following objectives: Understanding NSX-T Data Center and VMware Cloud Director fundamentals List the various NSX-T Data Center components List the use cases and topologies of VMware Cloud Director networks Discuss the VMware Cloud Director provider networking configurations Discuss the VMware Cloud Director tenant networking configurations Discuss NSX Advanced Load Balancer and its components Discuss NSX Advanced Load Balancer configuration and integration with VMware Cloud Director Enable a layer 2 stretched network that spans across multiple VMware Cloud organization VDCs Showcase the importance of the VMware Cloud Director migration tool and its functionality Manage resources from the VMWare Cloud Director console and use VMware vRealize Operations Manager™ In this five-day course, you focus on designing, integrating, configuring, and managing VMware Cloud Director? 10.x with VMware NSX-T© Data Center and VMware NSX© Advanced Load Balancer?. You learn about creating Network Pools and Edge Cluster management. You also learn about creating and managing an external network and creating and managing the organization of VDC, vApp, and data center group networks. Course Introduction Introductions and course logistics Course objectives VMware Cloud Director Data Center Fundamentals Explain NSX-T Data Center and its architecture Discuss various NSX-T Data Center components Describe NSX-T Data Center objects and their creation methods List the various requirement and maximum configuration details Explain NSX-T Data Center and its architecture Discuss various NSX-T Data Center components Describe NSX-T Data Center objects and their creation methods Explain VMware Cloud Director and its architecture List the various requirement and maximum configuration details Discuss VMware Cloud Director pre-requisites and deployment Discuss the use cases and features of VMware Cloud Director List the various requirement and maximum configuration details Discuss the design best practices Provider Configuration Discuss the integration of VMware vCenter Server© with VMware Cloud Director Discuss the integration of NSX-T Data Center with VMware Cloud Director Explain the provider side networking concepts and features Tenant Configuration Discuss the various types of organization VDC networks that can be created using NSX-T Data Center Explain the edge services available under each type of Organization VDC networks Explain what vApp network is Discuss various types of vApp networks Cross VDC networking with NSX-T Explain data center groups Configure cross-VDC networking and L2 stretched networks Configure a distributed firewall for a Data Center Group NSX Advanced Load Balancer Describe the NSX Advanced Load Balancer components and main functions Explain the NSX Advanced Load Balancer key features and benefits Understand and apply a Global Server Load Balancing design framework VMware NSX Migration for VMware Cloud Director Understand the main usage and purpose of the NSX migration for VMware Cloud Director List the supported topology and compatibility matrix List the supported features Understand the environmental prerequisites and how to prepare the edge cluster for bridging Know the logs and error handling exceptions Monitoring VMware Cloud Director Networking Discuss the methods to manage and monitor networking objects from VMware Cloud Director portals Understand the vRealize Operations Manager and vRealize Operations Manager Tenant App overview Discuss how to monitor VMware Cloud Director networking objects using vRealize Operations Manager and vRealize Operations Manager Tenant App Create views and reports Describe the use of vCloud Usage Meter with VMware Cloud Director

ISDN training course description A comprehensive look at ISDN, as used in voice and data environments. What will you learn Recognise the issues and impacts of using dial up networks. Describe ISDN. Describe ISDN signalling in voice and data environments. Configure a Cisco router to use ISDN. ISDN training course details Who will benefit: Anyone working with ISDN. Prerequisites: Intro to data communications & networking Duration 2 days ISDN training course contents Introduction Dialup connectivity vs. leased lines vs. packet switched networks. ISDN offerings, services, benefits vs. modems. ISDN architectures Use of ISDN by routers, Dial up, top up, backup. Internet access, PCs and ISDN. BRI and PRI ISDN switches, B channels, D channel, ISDN functions and reference points, NT1, NT2, TE1, TE2, Terminal adapters, R,S,T,U interfaces, ISDN standards. PPP Encapsulation, PPP services, PAP and CHAP, Multilink PPP, BACP. ISDN and the seven layer model B channel layers versus D channel layers, the I standards, Q.921, Q.931. Configuration issues for ISDN E.164 addressing and IP addresses, ensuring only the correct traffic brings up the ISDN line. ISDN services Bearer services, teleservices, supplementary services, MSN, sub addressing, CLI…

Satellite comms training course description A theory based course providing a foundation in how satellite communication systems work and the terminology used in the field. What will you learn Describe the satellite communications architecture. Recognise where to use satellite communication systems. Explain how satellite communications systems work. Satellite comms training course details Who will benefit: Anyone working with satellite systems. Prerequisites: None. Duration 2 days Satellite comms training course contents Satellite systems architecture Suppliers, bearers, teleports, subscribers, components, how satellite communications works. Terminals Antenna, VSAT, circulators, filters, LNA, HPA, up/ down converters, modems. Satellites Satellite components, payloads, satellite types: GEO and non-GEO. Satellite transmission Satellite C and Ku bands, Modulation, AM, FM, PSK, QPSK, FDMA, CDMA. Satellite services Regulatory issues; DVB and video distribution via satellite; how reporters uplink news, Internet services over DVB; broadband services; multicast internet services via satellite; multimedia meshed networking using VSATs; military small terminal satcoms. Satellite engineering Link budgets, Spectrum analysis, Power meter

Call centre training course description A theory based course covering the major technologies found in call centres today. What will you learn ACD IVR CRM CTI Diallers Call centre training course details Who will benefit: Anyone needing to know about technologies used in call centres. Prerequisites: Telecommunications Introduction Introduction to data comms and networking Duration 2 days Call centre training course contents Overview What are call centres? What are contact centres, Inbound call centres, outbound call centres, blended call centres, Call centre architectures. Telephony and telecomms basics PSTN, switching, PBXs, call routing. Data basics OSI, IP, VoIP. Routing, queuing and matchmaking Principles, distribution, sequencing. ACDs PBX features, Users, call processing, agent features, supervisor features, ACD telephones, ACD calls vs PBX calls, agent positions, ACD groups, routing calls, skills based routing. IVR Types, architectures, choice and control, best practices, IVR input technologies, IVR output technologies, speech recognition, call routing, IVR sizing, web based self service. CRM Contact management, databases, integration, use in call centres, benefits and features. Call centre integration Media types, VoIP, unified messaging, VoiceXML. CTI Simple CTI, 1st and 3rd party integration, CTI benefits and applications in call centers. Diallers History, campaigns, campaign types, Call Progress Detectors, Preview and Predictive Dialling. Management tools Measuring, managing, optimising, recorders, forecasting call centre resources.

Frame Relay training course description A comprehensive look at Frame Relay, particularly with reference to a IP routed environment. Note this course is run as a workshop and therefore the contents are flexible. What will you learn Recognise the issues of using Frame Relay Describe Frame Relay. Configure a Cisco router to use Frame relay. Frame Relay training course details Who will benefit: Anyone working with Frame Relay. Prerequisites: Intro to data communications & networking Duration 1 day Frame Relay training course contents Introduction Packet switched networks, PVCs, SVCs. Topologies, Full mesh, partial mesh, Hub and spoke. Basics DLCI, CIR, LMI, the local loop. Configuring routers for Frame Relay Inverse ARP, static mappings, subinterfaces More Frame Relay Burst rates, FECN, BECN, the DE bit, Traffic shaping. Voice Over Frame Relay

Microsoft security training course description A hands on training course focusing on security in the Microsoft environment. The course progresses from patch management onto the use of Microsoft security tools. Then server, desktop and network security are studied in the Microsoft environment. What will you learn Use Microsoft security tools. Secure Microsoft servers. Secure Microsoft desktops. Secure Microsoft networks. Microsoft security training course details Who will benefit: Technical server support staff. Technical desktop support staff. Technical network staff. Technical security staff. Prerequisites: Supporting Windows server 2016 Networking Microsoft systems. Duration 3 days Microsoft security training course contents Introduction Security threats, Microsoft defaults, admin accounts, security patches, patch management, patch tools. Hands on: Studying Microsoft defaults, applying security patches. Microsoft security tools Microsoft updates, WSUS, Inventory tool, baseline security analyser, URLscan, EventCombMT, Cipher security tool, Port reporter, PortQry. Tools hackers use. Hands on: Using Microsoft security tools. Server security Checklists, core server security, AD, Member server security, Domain controller security, Specific roles. Hands on Hardening Microsoft servers, security templates. Active Directory Admin authority in AD, group policy, trust and authentication. Desktop security Checklists, core client security, anti virus software, anti spyware software, firewalls, securing clients with AD, securing clients with group policy, software restriction policies. Hands on Securing Microsoft desktops. Network security Checklist, IP security, VPNs, PKI, certificate authorities, RAS, RRAS, IAS. Hands on: VPN configuration, IAS configuration. Monitoring Auditing, authorisation and logons, tracking, system monitoring, detecting attacks. Hands on: Monitoring Microsoft systems. Summary Microsoft security response centre, security advisories.

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Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is primarily intended for existing IT professionals who have some AD DS knowledge and experience and who aim to develop knowledge about identity and access technologies in Windows Server. This would typically include: ?AD DS administrators who are looking to train in identity and access technologies with Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019 or Windows Server 2022. ?System or infrastructure administrators with general AD DS experience and knowledge who are looking to cross-train in core and advanced identity and access technologies in Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019 or Windows Server 2022. Overview Install and configure domain controllers. Manage objects in AD DS by using graphical tools and Windows PowerShell. Implement AD DS in complex environments. Implement and administer Active Directory Rights Management Services (AD RMS). Implement AD DS sites, and configure and manage replication. Implement and manage Group Policy Objects (GPOs). Manage user settings by using GPOs. Secure AD DS and user accounts. Implement and manage a certificate authority (CA) hierarchy with AD CS. Deploy and manage certificates. Implement and administer AD FS. Implement synchronization between AD DS and Azure AD. Some exposure to and experience with Active Directory concepts and technologies in Windows Server. Experience working with and configuring Windows Server. Experience and an understanding of core networking technologies such as IP addressing, name resolution, and Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) Experience working with and an understanding basic server virtualization concepts. Monitor, troubleshoot, and establish business continuity for AD DS services. This five-day instructor-led course teaches IT professionals how to deploy and configure Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) in a distributed environment, how to implement Group Policy, how to perform backup and restore, and how to monitor and troubleshoot Active Directory - related issues with Windows Server. Additionally, this course teaches students how to deploy other Active Directory server roles, such as Active Directory Federation Services (AD FS) and Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS). Although this course and the associated labs are written for Windows Server 2022, the skills taught will also be backwards compatible for Server 2016 and Server 2019. The course and labs also focus on how to administer Windows Server using not only the traditional tools such as PowerShell and Server manager, but also Windows Admin Center. Prerequisites Some exposure to and experience with Active Directory concepts and technologies in Windows Server. Experience working with and configuring Windows Server. Experience and an understanding of core networking technologies such as IP addressing, name resolution, and Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) Experience working with and an understanding basic server virtualization concepts. 1 - Installing and configuring domain controllers Overview of AD DS Overview of AD DS domain controllers Deploying a domain controller 2 - Managing objects in AD DS Managing user accounts Managing groups in AD DS Managing computer objects in AD DS Using Windows PowerShell for AD DS administration Implementing and managing OUs 3 - Advanced AD DS infrastructure management Overview of advanced AD DS deployments Deploying a distributed AD DS environment Configuring AD DS trusts 4 - Implementing and administering AD DS sites and replication Overview of AD DS replication Configuring AD DS sites Configuring and monitoring AD DS replication 5 - Implementing Group Policy Introducing Group Policy Implementing and administering GPOs Group Policy scope and Group Policy processing Troubleshooting the application of GPOs 6 - Managing user settings with Group Policy Implementing administrative templates Configuring Folder Redirection, software installation, and scripts Configuring Group Policy preferences 7 - Securing Active Directory Domain Services Securing domain controllers Implementing account security Implementing audit authentication Configuring managed service accounts 8 - Deploying and managing AD CS Deploying CAs Administering CAs Troubleshooting and maintaining CAs 9 - Deploying and managing certificates Deploying and managing certificate templates Managing certificate deployment, revocation, and recovery Using certificates in a business environment Implementing and managing smart cards 10 - Implementing and administering AD FS Overview of AD FS AD FS requirements and planning Deploying and configuring AD FS Web Application Proxy Overview 11 - Implementing and administering AD RMS Overview of AD RMS Deploying and managing an AD RMS infrastructure Configuring AD RMS content protection 12 - Implementing AD DS synchronization with Microsoft Azure AD Planning and preparing for directory synchronization Implementing directory synchronization by using Azure AD Connect Managing identities with directory synchronization 13 - Monitoring, managing, and recovering AD DS Monitoring AD DS Managing the Active Directory database Active Directory backup and recovery options for AD DS and other identity and access solutions