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Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is designed for technical professionals who need to know how to deploy and manage a Cisco Firepower NGIPS in their network environment. Security administrators Security consultants Network administrators System engineers Technical support personnel Channel partners and resellers Overview After taking this course, you should be able to: Describe the components of Cisco Firepower Threat Defense and the managed device registration process Detail Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW) traffic control and configure the Cisco Firepower system for network discovery Implement access control policies and describe access control policy advanced features Configure security intelligences features and the Advanced Malware Protection (AMP) for Networks implementation procedure for file control and advanced malware protection Implement and manage intrusion and network analysis policies for NGIPS inspection Describe and demonstrate the detailed analysis techniques and reporting features provided by the Cisco Firepower Management Center Integrate the Cisco Firepower Management Center with an external logging destination Describe and demonstrate the external alerting options available to Cisco Firepower Management Center and configure a correlation policy Describe key Cisco Firepower Management Center software update and user account management features Identify commonly misconfigured settings within the Cisco Firepower Management Center and use basic commands to troubleshoot a Cisco Firepower Threat Defense device This course shows you how to deploy and use Cisco Firepower© Next-Generation Intrusion Prevention System (NGIPS). This hands-on course gives you the knowledge and skills to use the platform features and includes firewall security concepts, platform architecture and key features; in-depth event analysis including detection of network-based malware and file type, NGIPS tuning and configuration including application control, security intelligence, firewall, and network-based malware and file controls; Snort© rules language; file and malware inspection, security intelligence, and network analysis policy configuration designed to detect traffic patterns; configuration and deployment of correlation policies to take action based on events detected; troubleshooting; system and user administration tasks, and more. This course helps you prepare to take the exam, Securing Networks with Cisco Firepower (300-710 SNCF), which leads to CCNP Security and Cisco Certified Specialist ? Network Security Firepower certifications. The 300-710 SNCF exam has a second preparation course as well, Cisco© Securing Networks with Cisco© Firepower Next Generation Firewall (SSNGFW). You can take these courses in any order. Course Outline Cisco Firepower Threat Defense Overview Cisco Firepower NGFW Device Configuration Cisco Firepower NGFW Traffic Control Cisco Firepower Discovery Implementing Access Control Policies Security Intelligence File Control and Advanced Malware Protection Next-Generation Intrusion Prevention Systems Network Analysis Policies Detailed Analysis Techniques Cisco Firepower Platform Integration Alerting and Correlation Policies Performing System Administration Troubleshooting Cisco Firepower

Duration 4 Days 24 CPD hours This course is intended for This course benefits individuals responsible for configuring and monitoring EX Series switches running Junos ELS. Overview After successfully completing this course, you should be able to: List the benefits of implementing switched LANs. Describe transparent bridging concepts and operations. Describe terms and design considerations for switched LANs. List enterprise platforms that support Layer 2 switching. Configure interfaces for Layer 2 switching operations. Display and interpret the Ethernet switching table. Explain the concept of a VLAN. Describe access and trunk port modes. Configure and monitor VLANs. Describe voice VLAN and native VLAN concepts. Explain inter-VLAN routing operations. Configure and monitor inter-VLAN routing. Explain when a spanning tree is required. Describe STP and Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP) operations. List some advantages of using RSTP over STP. Configure and monitor RSTP. Describe the bridge protocol data unit (BPDU), loop, and root protection features. Configure and monitor the BPDU, loop, and root protection features. List and describe various port security features. Configure and monitor port security features. Describe the storm control feature. Configure and monitor storm control. Describe firewall filter support for EX Series Ethernet Switches. Implement and monitor the effects of a firewall filter. List and describe some features that promote high availability. Configure and monitor high availability features. Describe the basic concepts and operational details of a virtual chassis. Implement a virtual chassis with multiple EX4300 switches. Explain the concepts of Ethernet Ring Protection Switching (ERPS). Configure and monitor ERPS. Explain the concepts of Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol (MSTP). Configure and monitor MSTP. This 4-day program includes an overview of protocol independent routing features, load balancing and filter-based forwarding, OSPF, BGP, IP tunneling, switching concepts and operations, virtual LANs (VLANs), the Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), and more. Chapter 1: Course Introduction Course Introduction Chapter 2: Layer 2 Switching Ethernet Bridging Basics Terminology and Design Considerations Overview of Enterprise Switching Platforms Enabling and Monitoring Layer 2 Switching Operations Lab 1: Implementing Layer 2 Switching Chapter 3: Virtual Networks Overview of VLANs Configuring and Monitoring VLANs Voice VLAN Native VLAN Routed VLAN Interfaces Lab 2: Implementing Virtual Networks Chapter 4: Routing Instances Routing Instances Overview Configuring and Monitoring Virtual Switches Chapter 5: Spanning Tree Spanning Tree Protocol Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol Configuring and Monitoring STP and RSTP Protection Features: BPDU Protection Protection Features: Loop Protection Protection Features: Root Protection Lab 3: Implementing Spanning Tree Chapter 6: Port Security MAC Limiting Persistent MAC Learning DHCP Snooping Dynamic ARP Inspection (DAI) IP Source Guard Lab 4: Implementing Port Security Chapter 7: Device Security and Firewall Filters Storm Control Firewall Filters Lab 5: Implementing Storm Control and Firewall Filters Chapter 8: Virtual Chassis Overview of Virtual Chassis Configuring and Monitoring a Virtual Chassis Lab 6: Implementing a Virtual Chassis System Chapter 9: High Availability Features Overview of High Availability Networks Link Aggregation Groups Redundant Trunk Groups Graceful Routing Engine Switchover (GRES) Nonstop Active Routing (NSR) Nonstop Bridging (NSB) Lab 7: Implementing High Availability Features

Duration 4 Days 24 CPD hours This course is intended for DevOps engineers Integration engineers Network and software architects Network engineers Software engineers System administrators Overview After completing this course, you should be able to: Describe network and IT convergence Describe Cisco NSO architecture Describe Linux Configure Cisco NSO Set up access control to Cisco NSO system Describe Cisco NSO Integration Options Explain version control systems and basic git concepts Describe the purpose of continuous integration and continuous delivery Implement Cisco NSO high availability Describe scalable system management Describe software development methodologies Describe service maintenance Perform NED upgrades Use Cisco NSO for managing services and their associated device configurations Describe Cisco NSO change management Explain service problem management Use Cisco NSO for service monitoring and compliance reporting Describe Cisco NSO inventory management Describe Cisco NSO use cases The Cisco Network Services Orchestrator (NSO) Administration and DevOps (NSO303) v4.0 course continues the learning journey of the NSO Essentials for Programmers and Network Architects (NSO201) v4.0 and NSO Advanced for Python Programmers (NSO300) v4.0 courses by introducing you to the system administration and DevOps focusing on NSO; the robust bridge linking network automation and orchestration tools, examining the development, operation, and administration task functions. You will learn how to set up, configure, deploy, and maintain a Cisco Network Services Orchestrator solution, and learn best practices for using DevOps. The examples shown in this course demonstrate real-world scenarios to prepare you for deployment and management of new or existing NSO instances. The course guides you through the setup of a production ready NSO instances using system installation with access control settings, the deployment of NSO in Docker containers, and introduces modern DevOps concepts and tools such as Git and Continuous Delivery/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD). You will learn how to migrate CDM devices, how to build NETCONF NEDs from the NSO CLI, how to handle NSO Alarms, and many more features that benefit you in your journey with Cisco NSO. Course Outline Introducing Network and IT Convergence Introducing Cisco NSO Architecture Introducing Linux Explaining Cisco NSO Setup Exploring Access Control Describing Integration Options Explaining Version Control System Describing Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery Introducing Scalability and High Availability Describing Scalable System Management Describing Software Development Methodologies Introducing Service Maintenance Performing Network Element Driver (NED) Upgrades Introducing Configuration Management Describing Change Management Explaining Service Problem Management Explaining Service Monitoring and Compliance Reporting Introducing Inventory Management Describing Cisco NSO Use Cases

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for Built for IT Professionals with extensive networking and Citrix ADC experience. This course is built for IT Professionals who are responsible for defining the overall structure or architecture of a Citrix networking environment. This course encompasses advanced Citrix networking configurations and leading Citrix design principles. Overview How to identify and prioritize business drivers, constraints, and requirements using the Citrix Consulting methodology Assess environment requirements and learn to apply leading design principles to address them in a multi-site Citrix ADC deployment Apply advanced authentication and load balancing principles In this expert level 5-day training course you will be exposed to advanced networking and Citrix ADC concepts and configurations. Through lecture, lab exercises, and real-world case studies, you will learn to look critically at environment requirements, constraints, and business drivers to create a complex Citrix networking solution. Topics to be covered in this course include multi-site and multitenant deployments, advanced authentication and load balancing, and automation and orchestration and advanced troubleshooting. This training will also prepare you for the Citrix Certified Expert in Networking (CCE-N) exam. Module 1: Networking Methodology and Assessment Understanding the Citrix methodology Business Drivers and Requirementrs User Segmentation Application Assessment Capabilities Assessment Module 2: Citrix Networking Deployment Architecture and Topology Multi-Site Deployments Multi Tennant Infrastructure Cloud Deployments High Availability Citrix ADC Double-Hop Scenarios Secure Web Gateway Module 3: Advanced Authentication and Authorization Authorization Policies Access Policies Advanced Authentication Options Multi-Factor Authentication nFactor Authentication AAA Session Management Module 4: Citrix ADC Security Authorization Pre-authentication and Endpoint Analysis Scans Protection against Layer 4-7 Attacks Web App Firewall Module 5: Citrix Gateway Configuration Considerations ICA Proxy Configuration VPN Access Clientless Access Split Tunneling RDP Proxy Deployment and Configuration Module 6: Advanced Load Distribution and Link Load balancing Advanced Load Balancing Advanced Load Balancing Link Load Balancing Firewall Load Balancing Microsoft Exchange Load Balancing Advanced Global Server Load Balancing Global Server Load Balancing Persistence DNS, Policies, Expressions, Actions, and Views GSLB Monitoring and Considerations Module 7: Application Delivery Management Automation and Orchestration Application Delivery Management Outbound Traffic Dashboard Automation Orchestration Configuration Jobs Configuration Audit NITRO API StyleBooks (Net-new)

Duration 4 Days 24 CPD hours This course is intended for Data center engineers Engineers (design, implementation, pre-sales, post-sales) Product managers and sales Overview After taking this course, you should be able to: Describe hyperconvergence, Cisco HyperFlex, and the components of Cisco HyperFlex Explain the Cisco Unified Computing System™ (Cisco UCS) and what makes it valuable to business Describe how Cisco HyperFlex Data Platform (HXDP) works Describe the physical components of Cisco HyperFlex Describe Cisco Intersight and introduce functionalities relevant to HyperFlex Install standard ESXi-based vSphere Cisco HyperFlex Manage your Cisco HyperFlex VMware ESXi-based cluster Describe how to maintain Cisco HyperFlex Design a Cisco HyperFlex solution Protect the data on your Cisco HyperFlex cluster using replication and data at rest encryption Describe a stretched cluster and how is it different from a standard cluster Describe an Edge cluster and how is it different from a standard cluster Perform basic troubleshooting tasks and explain Cisco Intersight The Implementing Cisco HyperFlex (DCIHX) v1.3 course shows you how to deploy and use the Cisco© HyperFlex? data platform to support multicloud workloads. You will become familiar with HyperFlex components and learn how to install, design, manage, and troubleshoot Cisco HyperFlex to support highly scalable and resilient multicloud implementations. You will also gain hands-on experience focused on installation, management, maintenance, and native replication, and you will explore cluster technologies as well as Cisco Intersight.? Introducing Hyperconvergence and Cisco HyperFlex Traditional Data Center Design What Is Hyperconvergence? Describing Cisco UCS: The Foundation of Cisco HyperFlex Cisco Server Deployment Models: Standalone Versus Managed Cisco UCS Managed Model Benefits Describing Cisco HyperFlex Software Components Virtual Machine Hypervisor Log-Structured File System Describing Cisco HyperFlex Hardware Components Introducing Cisco HyperFlex Servers Storage Technologies in Cisco HyperFlex Introducing Cisco Intersight Introducing Cisco Intersight Installing and Expanding Standard ESXi Cisco HyperFlex Installation Summary Software Prerequisites Managing Cisco HyperFlex in vSphere Environment Management Interfaces Overview Cisco HyperFlex Plugin for vCenter Maintaining Cisco HyperFlex Cisco HyperFlex Upgrade Overview Cisco HyperFlex Online Upgrade Designing Cisco HyperFlex Cluster Resiliency: VM-Level Cluster Resiliency: HXDP-Level Protecting Your Data Disaster Recovery Overview Third-Party Data Restore Solutions Introducing Cisco HyperFlex Stretched Deployment Stretched Cluster Overview Prerequisites Introducing Cisco HyperFlex EDGE Cisco HyperFlex EDGE Cluster Overview Prerequisites and Recommendations Troubleshooting Cisco HyperFlex Troubleshooting Guidelines Generating Tech Support Bundles

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for Network Video Operator and Administrator Voice / UC / Collaboration / Communications Engineer Collaboration Tools Engineer Collaboration Sales / Systems Engineer Overview Upon completing this course, the learner will be able to meet these overall objectives: Install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Cisco visual collaboration solutions. This course assists the student in preparing for the Cisco TelePresence Video Specialist Certification. Upon completing this course, the learner will be able to meet these overall objectives Module 1: Advanced Cisco Expressway Features Introducing Cisco video network solutions Exploring Cisco Expressway basic setup Explaining regular expressions in a Cisco Expressway environment Deploying components of Cisco Expressway Security Exploring the fundamentals of subzonesÿ Administering call control Implementing subzone bandwidth management Implementing zones Exploring clustering Applying troubleshooting Module 2: Advanced Cisco Meeting Server Features Introducing the Cisco meeting server Exploring API configuration Exploring resilient and scalable deployments Additional features Module 3: Cisco Collaboration Meeting Room Solutions with Cisco TelePresence Server Introducing Collaboration Meeting Room cloud, premises, and hybrid products Deploying the TelePresence Server and TelePresence conductor Applying troubleshooting to Cisco CMR Premises Solutions Module 4: Cisco TelePresence Management Suite (TMS) Solution Explaining Cisco TMS Installation Describing TMS operation Explaining TMS conference scheduling and management Configuring permissions Applying troubleshooting Module 5: Cisco Cloud Solutions - WebEx and Spark Introducing WebEx and Spark cloud solutions Exploring Spark administration configuration Deploying Spark hybrid services Exploring Spark APIs and BOTs configuration Module 6: Cisco TelePresence Content Server (Optional Module) Examining Cisco TCS operation and configuration

Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is designed for broadcast engineers. It might also be of interest to technical solution architects, network engineers, and network administrators. Overview After taking this course, you should be able to: Describe the overall solution and how it works, and identify all components of the solution and their functions Understand initial sizing and capacity Understand the basic requirements for IPFM Understand how Non-Blocking Multicast (NBM) and multicast function in the IPFM Understand and verify Precision Time Protocol (PTP) clocking Describe the DCNM Media Controller Demonstrate the DCNM Media Controller configuration and verification Explain how to deploy an IPFM solution in a high-availability manner Use the DCNM Media Controller to monitor fabric and to troubleshoot basic connectivity and performance issues Understand the approach and basic steps involved in responding to alarms and other notifications The Operating Cisco IP Fabric for Media Solution(IPFMSN) v2.0 course introduces you to the Cisco© IP Fabric for Media (IPFM) solution. The course is designed for broadcast engineers who will use IP technologies to replace Serial Digital Interface (SDI)-based deployments. You will learn about Cisco IPFM deployment, operation, and troubleshooting.The course also covers the Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) Media Controller, a core component of the Cisco IPFM solution. Through lab exercises that focus on building IP fabric as a baseline for a complete IPFM solution, you will learn how to deploy and troubleshoot the DCNM Media Controller to control flows through the fabric. Course Outline Introducing Cisco IP Fabric for Media Media over IP Standardization Designing Cisco IPFM Solution Building Cisco IP Fabric for Media Exploring Non-Blocking Multicast in Cisco IPFM Describing Cisco DCNM Introducing Cisco DCNM PowerOn Auto Provisioning (POAP) Process Implementing Cisco DCNM Flow and Host Policies Precision Time Protocol Cisco IPFM Operations, Administration, and Management Cisco IPFM High Availability Monitoring and Troubleshooting Cisco IPFM Operation

Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for the following technical professionals who need to use advanced features of fiber optics technology: System installers System integrators System administrators Network administrators Solutions designers Overview After taking this course, you should be able to: Perform the ONS 15454 MSTP node turn-up procedure Describe first generation mesh topologies Describe the Optical Channel Network Connection (OCHNC) prerequisite requirements for provisioning circuits in an ONS 15454 MSTP network Describe the ONS MSTP advanced protocols Describe the OCHNC circuit provisioning for Single Module (SM) Reconfigurable Optical Add-Drop Multiplexer (ROADM) rings Describe the Any-Rate Muxponder Crossponder (AR MXP/XP) cards Describe how the Pseudo Command Line can be used to configure muxponder cards Identify the advantages G.709 encapsulation brings to optical transponder cards Install and provision the Any Rate cards Describe the 100-Gbps and 200-Gbps cards Describe the NCS 2000 400-Gbps Xponder line card and how it is configured Describe the SM ROADM (SMR)-based configurations Describe the 10-Gbps transponder and muxponder cards List the 10GE_XP and GE_XP card options Describe ingress policing and basic egress queuing strategies, and implement the customer QoS scheme into the ONS 15454 crossponder network Identify the principles of Ethernet related to the operation of Cisco optical networking products Configure the 10GE_XP/XPE and GE_XP/XPE cards, install Layer 1 circuits, and read the performance counters for Layer 1 Gigabit Ethernet circuits Turn up an encrypted network and test to ensure that information being passed is secure Add a node to an existing DWDM ring Describe problems with interconnecting circuits between rings, the ONS 15454 MSTP 80-channel manual Multiring feature, and hardware components Describe the ONS 15454 MSTP Troubleshooting Guide The Cisco Optical Technology Advanced (OPT300) v2.0 course gives you the skills you need to deploy advanced features of the Cisco© Optical Networking Services (ONS) 15454 Multiservice Transport Platform (MSTP) and Cisco Network Convergence System (NCS) 2000 Series. In this course you?ll learn to how to use the Cisco Transport Planner Design Tool to create network topologies and advanced network topologies. You will learn how to use advanced Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM) features such as G.709 encapsulation, generic framing protocol G.7041, Layer 1 circuits, Quality of Service (QoS), crossponder networks using T1 over Ethernet, and encryption. Course Outline Cisco Transport Planner Design Tool First-Generation Mesh Topologies Ochnc In A Mesh Network Advanced Protocols Any Rate Muxponder And Crossponders 100-Gbps And 200-Gbps Transponders And Muxponders Cisco Ncs 2000 400-Gbps Xponder Line Card Cisco 10G Web Security Essentials (Wse) Network Encryption Card Adding A New Location With Cisco Transport Planner (Ctp) And Cisco Transport Controller (Ctc) Crossponders And Layer 1 Networks Crossponders And Layer 2 Networks Troubleshooting

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for Network EngineersSystems EngineersNetwork OperatorsNetwork Administrators Overview Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:Successfully configure and deploy ClearPass for policy management, AAA, network access control and reporting.Using the ClearPass GUI, you should become familiar with how to setup authentication services, add users and devices and perform administration tasks. The ClearPass Essentials course provides you with a foundation in Network Access Control using ClearPass product portfolio. This course covers in depth configuration of ClearPass policy manager with a focus on Enforcement and Device Profiling. Intro to ClearPassClearPass for AAAExternal AuthenticationGuestOnboardEndpoint AnalysisPostureOperations & Admin UsersClustering & RedundancyLicensingClearPass ExchangeFinal Case Study

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is designed primarily for network and software engineers who are interested in learning about automation and programmability and hold the following job roles: Network Designers Network Administrators Network Engineers Systems Engineers Data Center Engineers Consulting Systems Engineers Technical Solutions Architects Cisco Integrators/Partners Field Engineers Server Administrators Network Managers Storage Administrators Cisco Integrators and Partners Overview After completing the course, you should be able to: Describe Cisco ACI Fabric Infrastructure and basic Cisco ACI concepts Describe Cisco ACI policy model logical constructs Describe Cisco ACI basic packet forwarding Describe external network connectivity Describe VMM Integration Describe Layer 4 to Layer 7 integrations Explain Cisco ACI management features The Implementing Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (DCACI) v1.2 course shows you how to deploy and manage the Cisco© Nexus© 9000 Series Switches in Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (Cisco ACI©) mode. You will learn how to configure and manage Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switches in ACI mode, how to connect the Cisco ACI fabric to external networks and services, and the fundamentals of Virtual Machine Manager (VMM) integration. You will gain hands-on practice implementing key capabilities such as fabric discovery, policies, connectivity, VMM integration, and more. This course earns you 40 Continuing Education (CE) credits towards recertification.This course helps prepare you for the following exam:300-620 Implementing Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (DCACI) Introducing Cisco ACI Fabric Infrastructure and Basic Concepts What Is Cisco ACI? Cisco ACI Topology and Hardware Describing Cisco ACI Policy Model Logical Constructs Cisco ACI Logical Constructs Tenant Describing Cisco ACI Basic Packet Forwarding Endpoint Learning Basic Bridge Domain Configuration Knob Introducing External Network Connectivity Cisco ACI External Connectivity Options External Layer 2 Network Connectivity Introducing VMM Integration VMware vCenter VDS Integration Resolution Immediacy in VMM Describing Layer 4 to Layer 7 Integrations Service Appliance Insertion Without ACI L4-L7 Service Graph Service Appliance Insertion via ACI L4-L7 Service Graph Explaining Cisco ACI Management Out-of-Band Management In-Band Management