6 Courses in Liverpool delivered Live Online

Data centre infrastructure course description This course provides a foundation in data centre infrastructure technologies. It begins with a tour of virtualisation and the impact of this on the network before moving on to the spine and leaf design, how it works and how to scale. Layer 2 technologies enabling this architecture are studied in terms of the impact on the data centre. The course then progresses onto how Layer 3 technologies such as BGP, EVPN and VXLAN are used in data centre networks. The course then studies interconnecting data centres finishing with a section on automation and orchestration of both underlay and overlay networks. What will you learn Explain the spine and leaf architecture Recognise the impact of virtualisation, containers and orchestration on the network Describe how the following technologies are used in data centres: Multi port aggregation Overlay networks MBGP, VRFs, EVPN VXLAN COOP Data centre infrastructure course details Who will benefit: Staff involved with Data centres. Prerequisites: Network fundamentals for engineers Duration 2 days Data centre infrastructure course contents What is Ethernet? Data centres versus enterprise networks. Servers, Blades, Racks, Clusters, Storage, Virtual Machines, Hosts, guests, containers, orchestration. Virtual switches. Distributed switches. Live migrations (e.g. vMotion). IP addressing and VM traffic. Data centre network architecture Spine leaf design. North south traffic, East West traffic, Scaling: Ports, bandwidth. N+1 redundancy, ratio East West optimisation, oversubscription. 2 tier versus 3 tier Leaf/Spine. Pods. Underlay, Overlay L2 technologies STP vs link aggregation vs multi link aggregation. LACP, LLDP, CDP. Scalability. VLANs and VLAN pruning. L2 design recommendations. Disabling STP on edge ports. L3 technologies Underlay, Overlay, VXLAN, VTEP, VXLAN overlay forwarding, EVPN, IS-IS, COOP, MP BGP, VRFs, EBGP, IBGP, AS numbers, route reflectors. Anycast gateways. MTU considerations-for data and control planes. BUM traffic. Data centre interconnects Pods, fabrics, multi pods, multi fabric, multi site. VXLAN with BGP/EVPN Data center interconnect. Cloud integration, Inter Site Networks. Automation Automation and orchestration, Zero touch provisioning, Devops, Netops, telemetry automated configuration for underlay and overlay, SDN.

Advanced Ethernet switching training course description An advanced hands on switching course for those already familiar with the basics such as STP and VLANs. The course starts with advanced diagnostics and network monitoring moving onto switch protocols. A large part of the second day is spent implementing QoS and security such as 802.1x. What will you learn Troubleshoot switching. Explain how a number of switch protocols work, including: UDLD LLDP LACP DTP VTP/MVRP Design redundancy into switched networks. Implement QoS on switches. Harden switches. Advanced Ethernet switching training course details Who will benefit: Technical staff working with Ethernet switches. Prerequisites: None Duration 2 days Advanced Ethernet switching training course contents Switches Switch review, troubleshooting, diagnostics, L2 traceroute, UDLD, message logging, Wireshark, port mirroring, Hands on: Troubleshooting. Network management SNMP, SNMPv3, RMON, Netflow, Sflow. System logging. Hands on: Managing switches with SNMP. Syslogd. Switches and automatic configuration Auto-MDIX, LLDP, CDP, Link aggregation, LACP, Link state tracking, VLANS and tags, DTP. Hands on: Discovery, dynamic configuration. RSTP 802.1w, new port roles and states, new BPDUs, rapid convergence, topology changes, compatibility issues. L3 redundancy, VRRP, GLBP. Design issues. Hands on: RSTP, VRRP. VLANS: Registration protocols Why VTP? VTP modes, how VTP works, VTP pruning. GVRP, MVRP. Hands on: Dynamic VLANs STP variations and alternatives 802.1s (multiple spanning tree), regions, rings, L2MP, TRILL. Hands on: 802.1s Multicasting What is multicasting, Static configuration, IGMP snooping, CGMP, MVR. IPv6 MLD snooping. Hands on: Multicast through switches QoS Storm control, DSCP, 802.1Q, 802.1p, mapping, classification, policy, Ingress queues, Egress queues. Dropping frames, limiting bandwidth. Hands on: Voice through switches. More VLANS Native VLANs, Voice VLANs Security Static MAC addresses, AAA, RADIUS, Port based authentication, 802.1x, Guest VLANs, L2 attacks, SSH, HTTPS. Hands on: Hardening switches. Miscellaneous NTP, managing the MAC address table, managing system resources, SDN

Total IP multicast training course description This training course provides an advanced three day hands on study of IP multicast technology focusing on architectures, applications and protocols. All aspects of IP multicasting are covered including PC, server and switch implementations. Design, configuration, support and troubleshooting are all covered in the course. Hands on sessions are used to reinforce the theory rather than teach specific implementations. What will you learn Design multicast networks. Explain how multicast networks work. Compare and contrast the different multicast routing protocols, such as DVMRP, PIM, MBGP and SSM. Configure PCs, servers, switches and routers for multicasting. Configure multicast routing protocols including: PIM Dense Mode. PIM Sparse Mode BGP SSM Troubleshoot multicast networks. Total IP multicast training course details Who will benefit: Technical staff working with IP multicasts. Prerequisites: TCP/IP Foundation for engineers Duration 3 days Total IP multicast training course contents Introduction What is multicasting? Why multicast? Why not multicast? Multicasting vs. multiple unicasts, Multicasting vs. broadcasts, multicasting applications, the use of unicast addressing for setting up multicast applications, multicast use within standard protocols such as OSPF. hands on Example multicast applications. Addressing Layer two multicast addresses, Class D addresses, mapping layer 3 addresses onto layer 2 multicast addresses. Multicast addresses on NBMAs, scoping multicast traffic, Multicast address blocks, GLOP, IPv6 and multicasting, anycasting. hands on Multicast addressing. Multicast architectures Where the different protocols are used, PC to router, router to router, how switches can get involved. hands on Analysing multicast packets. PC to router Configuring Class D addresses, IGMP, packet formats, queries, reports, maintaining groups, enhancements to IGMP (v2 and v3), Leaving a group, querier elections, hands on Analysing IGMP packets. Switches and multicasting Controlling multicast traffic with switches, VLANS, static bridge table entries, IGMP snooping, CGMP. hands on Configuring switches for multicast environments. Router to router MOSPF, DVMRP, PIM Sparse Mode, PIM Dense Mode, MBGP. hands on Simple router configuration for multicasting. Theory behind multicast routing protocols Distribution trees, source distribution trees, shared trees, core based trees. Reverse path forwarding, Multicast routing protocol types. PIM DM: Flooding, pruning, PIM designated routers, hands on configuring PIM DM. PIM Sparse mode Rendevous points, discovering RPs, hands on Configuring PIM SM, using different protocols for different groups. PIM SM with one RP, using multiple RPs, Auto RP. MBGP Multiprotocol routing, how does MBGP work? How MBGP carries multiple protocol information, MBGP and multicasts, MBGP and IPv6. hands on Configuring MBGP for multicasts. Internet multicasting The internet, ISPs, the MBone, tunnelling, Inter domain multicasting, the role of MBGP, Inter domain problem, MSDP, MSDP operation SSM, PIM-SM and shared trees, SSM, PIM-SSM operation, SSM benefits. hands on MSDP configuration. SSM configuration.

MySQL Performance & Tuning training course description This MySQL Performance & Tuning course is designed for Database Administrators, Application Developers and Technical Consultants who need to monitor and tune the performance of MySQL servers and databases. The course provides practical experience in monitoring and tuning MySQL servers and databases. Note: This MySQL Performance & Tuning course does not cover clustering (other than at overview level), replication or non-standard storage engines such as Falcon and PBXT. What will you learn Develop a monitoring and tuning plan Use server configuration and status variables. Identify and improve problem queries. Make efficient use of indexes. Monitor and size memory caches and locks. Tune the MyISAM and InnoDB storage engine. Evaluate the use of partitioning for performance. MySQL Performance & Tuning training course details Who will benefit: Anyone who wishes to monitor and tune MySQL performance. Prerequisites: Delegates must have a working knowledge of MySQL Database Administration Duration 3 days MySQL Performance & Tuning training course contents Introduction to performance tuning Tuning overview, Resolving performance issues, Recommended approach to tuning, Items to evaluate, Where to look, Planning a monitoring routine, Building a new database for performance, Tuning an existing database, Setting suitable goals. MySQL performance tuning tools Administration tools, the information schema, performance-related SHOW commands, benchmarking tools, the MySQL performance schema, MonYog. Hands on Obtaining performance information. Schema design Normalisation, de-normalisation, naming conventions, load generation, stress testing and benchmarking tools, selecting data types, data types, character sets, choosing storage engines. Hands on effects of design on performance. Statement tuning Overview of statement tuning, identifying problem queries, the optimizer, explain, explain extended. Hands on identifying problem queries and using explain. Indexes Index overview, Types of index, Index tuning, Indexes and joins. Hands on Indexes and performance. Server configuration and monitoring Server configuration variables, server status variables, table cache, multi-threading, connection issues, query cache. Hands on setting and interpreting server variables and caching. Locking Types of locking, locking and storage engines, effects of locking on performance. Hands on locking and performance. The InnoDB engine Transactions, crash recovery, locking, monitoring InnoDB, caches and buffers, configuring data files, configuring the log files. Hands on InnoDB configuration and performance. Other storage engines MyISAM engine, merge engine, archive engine, memory engine, blackhole engine, CSV engine, the Spider engine, the ColumnStore engine, the MyRocks engine, mixing sorage engines. Hands on storage engine performance. Overview of clustering and performance Advantages of performance, advantages of clustering, performance issues and clustering, the NDBCluster engine, the Galera cluster, the Percona XtraDB cluster, MySQL InnoDB cluster, the federated engine, the federatedX engine, overview of other high availability techniques. NOSQL and Mencached overview. Dumping and loading data SQL statements versus delimited data, parameters affecting dump performance, parameters affecting load performance. Hands on dump and load performance. Partitioned tables Partitioned tables concepts, range partitioning, hash partitioning, key partitioning, list partitioning, composite partitioning or subpartitioning, partition pruning. Hands on partitioned table performance.

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for Enterprise network staff responsible for help desk support, system administration, and network design. Overview At Course Completion: - Features and functions of Group Policy - Use Group Policy management tools to manage security policies - Design a Group Policy infrastructure - Group Policy processing architecture - Back up, restore, import, and copy Group Policy Objects through the Group Policy - Management Console - Use Windows PowerShell to manage Group Policy - Implement security using Group Policy - Configure the desktop environment with Group Policy - Configure roaming profiles and Folder Redirection - Assign and publish software packages - Implement AppLocker and software restriction policies - Create and deploy Administrative Templates - Configure Group Policy preferences In this course, you will learn how to reduce costs and increase efficiencies in your network. You will discover how to consolidate the administration of an enterprise IT infrastructure with Group Policy, and you will learn to control and manage computer systems and domain users running Windows Server 2016 and Windows clients. Create Group Policies, implement administrative and security templates, and determine best practices when deploying software packages. Walk away with the experience and tools needed to optimize your enterprise systems and networks, implement administrative and security templates, and determine best practices when deploying software packages. 1 - Introduction to Configuration Management Configuration Management Overview Configuration Management Using Group Policy Group Policy Features Introduced with Later Versions of Windows Using Windows PowerShell in the Configuration Management Process 2 - Using Group Policy Management Tools Local and Domain Policies Using Group Policy Management Console Understanding Group Policy Refresh 3 - Designing a Group Policy Infrastructure Design Stages for a Group Policy Infrastructure Planning your Group Policy Design Designing Your Group Policy Solution Deploying Your Group Policy Solution Managing Your Group Policy Solution 4 - Understanding the Architecture of Group Policy Processing Group Policy Components in AD DS Understanding the Group Policy Deployment Order Modifying Group Policy Processing 5 - Troubleshooting and Backing Up GPOs Using Group Policy Troubleshooting Tools Integration of RSoP Functionality Group Policy Logging Options Backing Up, Restoring, Importing, and Copying GPOs Building Migration Tables 6 - Securing Windows Using Group Policy Exploring the Windows Security Architecture Securing User Accounts Exploring Security Policies Windows Firewall with Advanced Security Implementing Domain Security Security Policy Options for Window Client and Windows Server 7 - Implementing Application Security Using Group Policy Managing UAC Settings Defending Against Malware Using AppLocker to Restrict Software Implementing Windows App Security Settings 8 - Configuring the Desktop Environment with Group Policy Exploring Script Types and Controlling Script Execution Defining the Desktop, Start Menu, and Taskbar Settings Defining the Control Panel Settings Defining the Windows Components Settings Configuring the Printer Management and Pruning Settings Defining the Network Settings Discovering the new Group Policy Settings 9 - Implementing User State Virtualization Configuring Folder Redirection Managing Offline Files Implementing User Experience Virtualization OneDrive for Business 10 - Assigning and Publishing Software Packages Using MSI Packages to Distribute Software Using Group Policy as a Software Deployment Method Deploying Software Setting Up Distribution Points Using the Systems Center Configuration Manager to Distribute Software 11 - Configuration Management with Windows PowerShell Introducing Windows PowerShell Using Windows PowerShell Writing PowerShell Scripts Windows PowerShell Library for Group Policy Windows PowerShell-Based Logon Scripts 12 - Implementing PowerShell Desired State Configuration Introducing Group Policy Preferences Comparing Preferences and Policy Settings Options for Applying Preferences Configure Preference Settings 13 - Configuring Group Policy Preferences Introducing Group Policy Preferences Comparing Preferences and Policy Settings Options for Applying Preferences Configuring Preferences Settings Additional course details: Nexus Humans 50255 Managing Windows Environments with Group Policy 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 50255 Managing Windows Environments with Group Policy course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for For those seeing to prepare for CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure certification Overview This course will help prepare for CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure certification The new CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure certification program prepares you for today?s expert-level job roles in enterprise infrastructure technologies. CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure now includes automation and programmability to help you scale your enterprise infrastructure. VTP VTP and different versions Pruning EtherChannel LACP Layer 2 and Layer 3 Spanning Protocol 1d, 802.1w, and 802.1s SPAN, RSPAN, and ERSPAN DMVPN All Phases Redundancy: Two Clouds One Hub Two Hubs one Cloud Two hubs two Clouds Running Routing Protocols DMVPN over MPLS EIGRP RD, CD, S, FC, FS, and FD Configuration, and hidden debugging Authentications: MD5, and SHA, Summarization Load Balancing:Equal Cost, Unequal Cost, Add-Path, Filtering, Default Route Injection Optimization: Query Propagation Boundary, IP FRR, STUB routing (All Options) Metric: Classic, Wide Metric Route Tags: Decimal and Dotted-Decimal Notations, OTP OSPFv2 Overview and special cases GRE or Virtual-Links LSAs, FA, and RFCs (1583, 1587, 2328, 3101, 5185 and many more) Best Path Selection Network Types Area Types Optimization: GTSM, LFA, Default Route Injection Authentication: RFC 2328, RFC 5709, Summarization, Filtering BGP States Establishing a Peer Session: Regular method,Peer-Groups,Templates,Best Path Selection Attributes: Weight, AS-Path, Origin, Next-Hop, Local-Preference, Atomic-Aggregate Communities, Aggregator, and MED Load Balancing: Equal Cost,Unequal Cost,Conditional Advertisement,Out/In Bound Route Filtering and the order,ORF,Multihoming Scenarios AS-Path Manipulation: Regexp,Local-as,Allow-as,Remove-Private-as Convergence and Scalability: Route Reflectors,Confederation,Aggregation (All Options) Other BGP Features: MultiPath,Add-Path,Route-Refresh,Soft Reconfiguration IPv6 Acquiring an IPv6 Address: IPv6 General Prefix SLAAC DHCPv6 Rapid-Commit Relay Prefix Delegation IPv6 and DMVPN EIGRPv6 OSPFv3: Both flavors, LSAs, RFCs BGP for IPv6: IPv6 transport, and IPv4 route exchange Transitional Solutions: NAT-PT,6VPE,Multicast,MLD,Static RP,BSR,Embedded RP,IPv6 Traffic Filters,RA Guard,ND Inspection MPLS LDP, VRFs, RD, and RT L3VPNs Route Leaking PE to CE Routing Security Control Plane Policing VACLs Storm Control DHCP Snooping IP Source Guard DAI Private VLANs Port Security Access-lists uRPF Device Tracking IPsec Identity Use Case For FlexVPN: Site-to-Site, IKEv1, and IKEv2 Using Preshared Keys 1x Port Base Authentication : Device Roles,Port States,Authentication Process,Host Modes Network Services FHRP: HSRP, VRRP, and GLBP NAT: Static NAT, and PAT,Dynamic NAT,Policy-Base NAT,VRF-Aware NAT,VASI NAT Software Defined Infrastructure Cisco SD Access: Design a Cisco SD Access solution Underlay network (IS-IS, manual/PnP) Overlay fabric design (LISP, VXLAN, Cisco TrustSec) Fabric domains (single-site and multi-site using SD-WAN transit) Cisco SD Access deployment: Cisco DNA Center device discovery and device management Add fabric node devices to an existing fabric Host onboarding (wired endpoints only) Fabric border handoff Segmentation Macro-level segmentation using VNs Micro-level segmentation using SGTs (using Cisco ISE) Assurance Network and client health (360) Monitoring and troubleshooting Cisco SD-WAN: Design a Cisco SD-WAN solution Orchestration plane (vBond, NAT) Management Plane (vManage) Control Plane (vSmart, OMP) Data Plane (vEdge/cEdge) WAN edge deployment Onboarding new edge routers Orchestration with zero-touch provisioning/PnP OMP TLOC Configuration templates Localized policies (only QoS) Centralized policies Application aware Routing Topologies