Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for system and network administrators or operators responsible for the installation, setup, configuration, and administration of the BIG-IQ system or management of BIG-IP devices and F5 products running on those devices. This course uses lectures and hands-on exercises to give participants real-time experience in configuring and using the BIG-IQ© product. Students are introduced to BIG-IQ, its interface, and its various functionality. We first look at administering and operating the BIG-IQ system itself, then detail how it is used to remotely manage BIG-IP devices running BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager (LTM). We then look configuring a BIG-IQ Data Collection Device (DCD) system and see how it is used for the remote storage and examination of BIG-IP log events and statistics. Module 1: BIG-IQ Overview BIG-IQ Centralized Management BIG-IQ Components BIG-IQ Core Functionality REST API BIG-IQ Data Collection Device (DCD) BIG-IP Cloud Edition (CE) Setting up the BIG-IQ System Module 2: Administering the BIG-IQ System Controlling Access to the BIG-IQ Creating, Authenticating, Configuring Users Backups Local Host Settings Configuring DNS, NTP, and SMTP Monitoring BIG-IQ, DCD, and BIG-IP Events with Alerts Monitoring BIG-IQ with iHealth Post Installation Issues; Licensing, Changing Management IP, Master Key, Restoring Backups Module 3: Managing BIG-IP LTM Devices BIG-IP LTM Device Discovery BIG-IP Device Backup Deploying to BIG-IP Devices Deployment and Deployment Logs Configuration Snapshots Managing BIG-IP Certificates Managing BIG-IP Licenses Monitoring BIG-IP Devices with iHealth Management of QKView Reports from Managed BIG-IP Devices Module 4: Setting Up the BIG-IQ Data Collection Device Custom Roles Types and Groups Setting up User Accounts with custom roles and privileges Managing BIG-IP DSC Discovery and management of BIG-IP Device Clusters (DSC) with BIG-IQ Administering BIG-IQ High Availability Configuration and management of BIG-IQ systems in a High Availability pair
Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for: Network administrators Network engineers Network managers System engineers Overview After taking this course, you should be able to: Describe the Cisco ThousandEyes solution and its high-level use cases Identify different types of ThousandEyes agents and supported tests Describe different Enterprise Agent deployment options, requirements, and procedures for agent deployment Describe different ThousandEyes test types Compare Thousand Eyes web layer tests Describe the role of an Endpoint Agent Deploy and Configure an Endpoint Agent Utilize ThousandEyes when performing the root cause analysis Discuss the challenges that ThousandEyes Internet Insights can address Describe the role and configuration of default and custom alerts Distinguish between usability of dashboards and reports Utilize ThousandEyes to monitor solutions end-to-end Describe how to perform system administration The Implementing and Troubleshooting Networks Using Cisco ThousandEyes (ENTEIT) v1.0 course is designed to introduce you to and familiarize you with Cisco© ThousandEyes. Through a combination of lectures and hands-on experience, you will learn to implement and configure the Cisco ThousandEyes solution. You will also learn to install and configure the Cisco ThousandEyes agents with different test types. This solution will also enable you to perform root cause analysis when troubleshooting. Course Outline Introducing Cisco ThousandEyes Introducing Cisco ThousandEyes Agents and Tests Deploying Enterprise Agents Describing ThousandEyes Routing, Network DNS, and Voice Tests Describing Cisco ThousandEyes Web Tests Introducing Endpoint Agents Deploying Endpoint Agents Troubleshooting with Cisco ThousandEyes Using Internet Insights Configuring Alerts Customizing Dashboards and Reports Monitoring Solutions Administrating the System
Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for This course benefits individuals responsible for configuring and monitoring devices running the Junos OS. Overview Describe the history and rationale for MPLS, as well as its basic terminology. Explain the MPLS label operations (push, pop, swap) and the concept of label-switched path (LSP). Describe the configuration and verification of MPLS forwarding. Describe the functionalities and operation of RSVP and LDP. Configure and verify RSVP-signaled and LDP-signaled LSPs. Select and configure the appropriate label distribution protocol for a given set of requirements. Describe the default Junos OS MPLS traffic engineering behavior. Explain the Interior Gateway Protocol (IGP) extensions used to build the Traffic Engineering Database (TED). Describe the Constrained Shortest Path First (CSPF) algorithm, its uses, and its path selection process. Describe administrative groups and how they can be used to influence path selection. Describe the default traffic protection behavior of RSVP-signaled LSPs. Explain the use of primary and secondary LSPs. Describe the operation and configuration of fast reroute. Describe the operation and configuration of link and node protection. Describe the operation and configuration of LDP loop-free alternate. Describe the LSP optimization options. Explain LSP priority and preemption. Describe the behavior of fate sharing. Describe how SRLG changes the CSPF algorithm when computing the path of a secondary LSP. Explain how extended admin groups can be used to influence path selection. Explain the purpose of several miscellaneous MPLS features. This two-day course is designed to provide students with a solid foundation on Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS). Course Outline Course Introduction MPLS Fundamentals MPLS Foundation Terminology MPLS Configuration MPLS Packet Forwarding Label Distribution Protocols Label Distribution Protocols RSVP LDP Routing Table Integration Mapping Next-Hops to LSPs Route Resolution Example Route Resolution Summary IGP Passive Versus Next-Hop Self for BGP Destinations Constrained Shortest Path First RSVP Behavior Without CSPF CSPF Algorithm CSPF Tie Breaking Administrative Groups Inter-area Traffic Engineered LSPs Traffic Protection and LSP Optimization Default Traffic Protection Behavior Primary and Secondary LSPs Fast Reroute RSVP Link Protection LDP LFA and Link Protection LSP Optimization Fate Sharing Junos OS Fate Sharing SRLG Extended Admin Groups Miscellaneous MPLS Features Forwarding Adjacencies Policy Control over LSP Selection LSP Metrics Automatic Bandwidth Container LSPs TTL Handling Explicit Null Configuration MPLS Pings
Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for This course benefits individuals responsible for managing Junos switching with EX Series, QFX Series, QFabric and virtualized devices using the Network Director software in an enterprise network environment. Overview After successfully completing this course, you should be able to: Explain the role of the Network Director.Describe the Network Director modes.Describe how to build and deploy profiles.Explain how to monitor managed devices.Discuss how to generate reports through Network Director. This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge required to manage the Junos Space Network Director application and to manage devices with that application. Students will gain in-depth knowledge of how to work with Network Director. Through demonstrations and hands-on labs, students will gain experience with the features of Network Director. Chapter 1: Course IntroductionChapter 2: Network Director Modes Network Director Overview Network Director Modes Chapter 3: Wired Device Management Wired Device Management Configuring and Deploying Wired Device Profiles Working with Network Director Lab Chapter 4: Implementing Zero Touch Provisioning Function and Internal Workings of ZTP Configure and Implement ZTP with Network Director Implementing ZTP Lab Chapter 5: Virtualization Management in Network Director Virtual Systems and Network Director Overview Discovering and Managing Virtual Systems Enabling and Using Orchestration Managing Virtual Systems Lab Appendix A: QFabric Management Discovering and Managing QFabric Systems Generating Reports in QFabric Additional course details: Nexus Humans Junos Space Network Director 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 Junos Space Network Director 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 4 Days 24 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is designed for network administrators, system administrators, network architects, systems engineers, and technical support engineers who are involved with advanced installation, configuration, maintenance, and basic troubleshooting of Ruckus ICX products. Overview Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: Describe Ruckus ICX hardware Configure and implement management protocols on Ruckus equipment Configure and implement monitoring and reporting features on Ruckus equipment including syslogs and sFlow Perform hardware troubleshooting and support functions Perform firmware upgrades Configure, implement, and maintain Layer 2 STP protocols (RSTP, MSTP, PVST) Configure and manage VLANs, Virtual Ethernet routed interfaces, topology groups, and Q-in-Q Configure, deploy and maintain Link Aggregation Groups (LAGS) Describe, configure, and maintain Multi-Chassis Trunking (MCT) Integrate MCT with VRRPe for redundancy Identify PoE-capable products Configure and manage Ruckus ICX switches in a PoE environment Configure, implement, and maintain the OSPF routing protocol Configure, implement, and maintain QoS This course provides an in-depth study of the Ruckus ICX family of products and how they are utilized in an enterprise network. The course covers core competencies of configuration, operations and maintenance of Ruckus ICX products. This course also covers core L2/L3 protocol configurations including STP family, OSPF, QoS, and Ruckus proprietary protocols and technology including MCT, VRRPe and FDP. This course provides an in-depth study of the Ruckus ICX family of products and how they are utilized in an enterprise network. The course covers core competencies of configuration, operations and maintenance of Ruckus ICX products. This course also covers core L2/L3 protocol configurations including STP family, OSPF, QoS, and Ruckus proprietary protocols and technology including MCT, VRRPe and FDP. Additional course details: Nexus Humans Ruckus ICX 200 Administrator Training Course 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 Ruckus ICX 200 Administrator Training Course 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 Data center administrators Data center engineers Systems engineers Server administrators Network managers Cisco integrators and partners Data center designers Technical solutions architects Network architects Overview After taking this course, you should be able to: Describe the foundations of data center networking Describe Cisco Nexus products and explain the basic Cisco NX-OS functionalities and tools Describe Layer 3 first-hop redundancy Describe Cisco FEX connectivity Describe Ethernet port channels and vPCs Introduce switch virtualization, machine virtualization, and describe network virtualization Compare storage connectivity options in the data center Describe Fibre Channel communication between the initiator server and the target storage Describe Fibre Channel zone types and their uses Describe NPV and NPIV Describe data center Ethernet enhancements that provide a lossless fabric Describe FCoE Describe data center server connectivity Describe Cisco UCS Manager Describe the purpose and advantages of APIs Describe Cisco ACI Describe the basic concepts of cloud computing The Understanding Cisco Data Center Foundations (DCFNDU) v1.1 course helps you prepare for entry-level data center roles. In this course, you will learn the foundational knowledge and skills you need to configure Cisco© data center technologies including networking, virtualization, storage area networking, and unified computing. You will get an introduction to Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (Cisco ACI), automation and cloud computing. You will get hands-on experience with configuring features on Cisco Nexus Operating System (Cisco NX-OS) and Cisco Unified Computing System (Cisco UCS). This course does not lead directly to a certification exam, but it does cover foundational knowledge that can help you prepare for several CCNP and other professional-level data center courses and exams. Describing the Data Center Network Architectures Cisco Data Center Architecture Overview Three-Tier Network: Core, Aggregation, and Access Spine-and-Leaf Network Two-Tier Storage Network Describing the Cisco Nexus Family and Cisco NX-OS Software Cisco Nexus Data Center Product Overview Cisco NX-OS Software Architecture Cisco NX-OS Software CLI Tools Cisco NX-OS Virtual Routing and Forwarding Describing Layer 3 First-Hop Redundancy Default Gateway Redundancy Hot Standby Router Protocol Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol Gateway Load Balancing Protocol Describing Cisco FEX Server Deployment Models Cisco FEX Technology Cisco FEX Traffic Forwarding Cisco Adapter FEX Describing Port Channels and vPCs Ethernet Port Channels Virtual Port Channels Supported vPC Topologies Describing Switch Virtualization Cisco Nexus Switch Basic Components Virtual Routing and Forwarding Cisco Nexus 7000 VDCs VDC Types VDC Resource Allocation VDC Management Describing Machine Virtualization Virtual Machines Hypervisor VM Manager Describing Network Virtualization Overlay Network Protocols VXLAN Overlay VXLAN BGP EVPN Control Plane VXLAN Data Plane Cisco Nexus 1000VE Series Virtual Switch VMware vSphere Virtual Switches Introducing Basic Data Center Storage Concepts Storage Connectivity Options in the Data Center Fibre Channel Storage Networking VSAN Configuration and Verification Describing Fibre Channel Communication Between the Initiator Server and the Target Storage Fibre Channel Layered Model FLOGI Process Fibre Channel Flow Control Describing Fibre Channel Zone Types and Their Uses Fibre Channel Zoning Zoning Configuration Zoning Management Describing Cisco NPV Mode and NPIV Cisco NPV Mode NPIV Mode Describing Data Center Ethernet Enhancements IEEE Data Center Bridging Priority Flow Control Enhanced Transmission Selection DCBX Protocol Congestion Notification Describing FCoE Cisco Unified Fabric FCoE Architecture FCoE Initialization Protocol FCoE Adapters Describing Cisco UCS Components Physical Cisco UCS Components Cisco Fabric Interconnect Product Overview Cisco IOM Product Overview Cisco UCS Mini Cisco IMC Supervisor Cisco Intersight Describing Cisco UCS Manager Cisco UCS Manager Overview Identity and Resource Pools for Hardware Abstraction Service Profiles and Service Profile Templates Cisco UCS Central Overview Cisco HyperFlex Overview Using APIs Common Programmability Protocols and Methods How to Choose Models and Processes Describing Cisco ACI Cisco ACI Overview Multitier Applications in Cisco ACI Cisco ACI Features VXLAN in Cisco ACI Unicast Traffic in Cisco ACI Multicast Traffic in Cisco ACI Cisco ACI Programmability Common Programming Tools and Orchestration Options Describing Cloud Computing Cloud Computing Overview Cloud Deployment Models Cloud Computing Services Lab outline Explore the Cisco NX-OS CLI Explore Topology Discovery Configure HSRP Configure vPCs Configure VRF Explore the VDC Elements Install ESXi and vCenter Configure VSANs Validate FLOGI and FCNS Configure Zoning Configure Unified Ports on a Cisco Nexus Switch and Implement FCoE Explore the Cisco UCS Server Environment Configure a Cisco UCS Service Profile Configure Cisco NX-OS with APIs Explore the Cisco UCS Manager XML API Management Information Tree Explore Cisco ACI
Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for Network engineers, technical support personnel, reseller support engineers, and others responsible for implementing and/or maintaining the Juniper Networks products covered in this course. Overview Introduction to carrier Ethernet Describe the function of an Ethernet LAN Describe Ethernet frame filtering Implement VLAN tagging Implement IRB Implement a virtual switch Describe interconnecting routing instances Describe provider bridging Configure and monitor provider bridging Configure and monitor provider backbone bridging Explain the purpose of the Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) Configure and monitor the STP, the RSTP, the MSTP, and the VSTP Explain the purpose of bridge protocol data unit (BPDU), loop, and root protection Describe the basic operation of link fault management (LFM) Describe the basic operation of connectivity fault management (CFM) Configure and monitor Ethernet OAM Describe and configure Ethernet Ring Protection (ERP) The Junos Service Provider Switching course is a two-day course that provides students with intermediate switching knowledge and configuration examples that are most common in a Service provider implementation. Course Outline Course Introduction Carrier Ethernet Ethernet in the WAN Ethernet Standards Organizations MX Series Layer 2 Features Ethernet Switching and Virtual LANs Ethernet LANs Bridging Configuring and Monitoring VLANs Configuring and Monitoring IRB Layer 2 Address Learning and Forwarding Layer 2 Firewall Filtering Virtual Switches Routing Instances Overview Configuring and Monitoring Virtual Switches Interconnecting Routing Instances Provider Bridging Expanding the Bridged Network Provider Bridging Configuring and Monitoring Provider Bridging Provider Backbone Bridging Configuring and Monitoring Provider Backbone Bridging Spanning-Tree Protocols Overview of STP Overview of RSTP Overview of MSTP Overview of VSTP Configuring and Monitoring Spanning-Tree Protocols Understanding BPDU, Loop, and Root Protection Ethernet OAM OAM Overview LFM CFM Configuring and Monitoring OAM Ethernet Ring Protection ERP Overview Configuring and Monitoring ERP LAG Overview Configuring and Monitoring a LAG
Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for Server administrators Network engineers Systems engineers Consulting systems engineers Technical solutions architects Network administrators Storage administrators Network managers Sales engineers Cisco integrators and partners Overview After taking this course, you should be able to: Describe Cisco UCS server hardware Describe Cisco UCS connectivity Describe the Cisco HyperFlex Data Platform, its data writing and reading processes, and data optimization Describe and configure Cisco UCS service profiles Describe and configure Cisco UCS service profile templates Describe and implement iSCSI on Cisco UCS Describe and implement Cisco UCS firmware updates Describe and implement Cisco UCS backups This introductory course shows you how to deploy, secure, operate and maintain the Cisco Unified Computing system (Cisco UCS) B-Series blade server, Cisco UCS C-Series and S-Series rack servers, and Cisco HyperFlex product family, for use in data centers. Describing Cisco UCS Server Hardware Cisco UCS B-Series Blade Servers Cisco UCS C-Series Rack Servers Cisco UCS S-Series Rack Servers Cisco Virtual Interface Cards Hyperconvergence Overview Cisco HyperFlex HX-Series Servers Describing Cisco UCS Connectivity Cisco UCS Fabric Interconnect Cisco UCS B-Series Connectivity Cisco UCS C-Series Connectivity Cisco UCS S-Series Connectivity Cisco HyperFlex Connectivity Architecture Cisco HyperFlex Edge Connectivity Ethernet End-Host Mode Compared to Switching Mode Cisco UCS Fabric Interconnect Uplink Pinning Cisco UCS C-Series Integration Describing the Cisco HyperFlex HX Data Platform Cisco HyperFlex HX Data Platform Software Writing Data to Cisco HyperFlex HX Data Platform Reading Data from Cisco HyperFlex HX Data Platform Data Optimization in Cisco HyperFlex HX Data Platform Configuring Cisco UCS Service Profiles Portability Issue with Nonabstracted Identities Cisco UCS Service Profile Identity Pools Server Pools IP Pools Configuring Cisco UCS Service Profile Templates Service Profile Templates Implementing iSCSI on Cisco UCS iSCSI Addressing Evolution of SCSI from DAS to SAN iSCSI Multipathing Implementing Cisco UCS Firmware Updates Update Cisco UCS C-Series Server Firmware Download Tasks for the Infrastructure Image Download Tasks for Cisco UCS B-Series Firmware Packages Best Practices for Updating Firmware in Cisco UCS Manager Firmware Upgrades Using Auto Install Capability Catalog Updates Host Firmware Packages Driver Updates for Operating Systems and Hypervisors Implementing Cisco UCS Backups Compare Backup Options in Cisco UCS Manager Compare Two Import Types Policy Backup
Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for This course benefits individuals responsible for implementing, monitoring, and troubleshooting Layer 3 components of a service provider's network. Overview Describe the various OSPF link-state advertisement (LSA) types. Explain the flooding of LSAs in an OSPF network. Describe the shortest-path-first (SPF) algorithm. List key differences between OSPFv2 and OSPFv3. Describe OSPF area types and operations. Configure various OSPF area types. Summarize and restrict routes. Identify some scenarios in a service provider network that can be solved using routing policy or specific configuration options. Use routing policy and specific configuration options to implement solutions for various scenarios. Describe how to troubleshoot OSPF. Explain the concepts and operation of IS-IS. Describe various IS-IS link-state protocol data unit (LSP) types. List IS-IS adjacency rules and troubleshoot common adjacency issues. Configure and monitor IS-IS. Display and interpret the link-state database (LSDB). Perform advanced IS-IS configuration options. Implement IS-IS routing policy. Explain the default operation in multiarea IS-IS. Describe IS-IS address summarization methods. Configure and monitor a multiarea IS-IS network. Describe how to troubleshoot IS-IS. Describe basic BGP operation. List common BGP attributes. Explain the route selection process for BGP. Describe how to alter the route selection process. Configure some advanced options for BGP peers. Describe various BGP attributes in detail and explain the operation of those attributes. Manipulate BGP attributes using routing policy. Explain the causes for route instability. Describe the effect of damping on BGP routing. Explain the default behavior of damping on links. Control damping using routing policy. View damped routes using command-line interface (CLI) commands. Describe the operation of BGP route reflection. Configure a route reflector. Describe the operation of a BGP confederation. Configure confederations. Describe peering relationships in a confederation. Describe how to troubleshoot BGP. Describe how to troubleshoot routing policy. This five-day course is designed to provide students with detailed coverage of OSPF, IS-IS, BGP, and routing policy. Course Outline Course Introduction OSPF OSPFv2 Review Link-State Advertisements Protocol Operations OSPF Authentication OSPF Areas Review of OSPF Areas Stub Area Operation Stub Area Configuration NSSA Operation NSSA Configuration Route Summarization OSPF Case Studies and Solutions Virtual Links OSPF Multiarea Adjacencies External Reachability Troubleshooting OSPF Troubleshooting OSPF IS-IS Overview of IS-IS IS-IS PDUs Neighbors and Adjacencies Configuring and Monitoring IS-IS Advanced IS-IS Operations and Configuration Options IS-IS Operations IS-IS Configuration Options IS-IS Routing Policy Multilevel IS-IS Networks Level 1 and Level 2 Operations Multilevel Configuration Troubleshooting IS-IS Troubleshooting IS-IS BGP Review of BGP BGP Operations BGP Path Selection Options Configuration Options BGP Attributes and Policy?Part 1 BGP Policy Next Hop Origin and MED AS Path BGP Attributes and Policy?Part 2 Local Preference Communities Route Reflection and Confederations Route Reflection Operation Configuration and Routing Knowledge BGP Confederations BGP Route Damping Route Flap and Damping Overview Route Damping Parameters Configuring and Monitoring Route Damping Troubleshooting BGP Troubleshooting BGP Troubleshooting Policy Troubleshooting Policy
Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for Enterprise network system installers System integrators System administrators Network administrators Solutions designers Overview After taking this course, you should be able to: Identify the various network elements of the Cisco SD-WAN solution. Deploy WAN Edge routers. Create templates to aid in the deployment and operation of the Cisco SD-WAN network. Configure and verify Cisco SD-WAN overlay routing. Create simple policies to control traffic flow through the Cisco SD-WAN fabric. The Cisco SD-WAN Operation and Deployment (SDWFND) v2.0 course provides a comprehensive overview of the Cisco© Software-Defined WAN (SD-WAN) solution and Cisco SD-WAN components such as vManage, vSmart and vBond.You will learn how to deploy, manage, and operate a secure, programmable, and scalable SD-WAN fabric using IOS XE Cisco SD-WAN products. The course also covers how to configure, operate, and monitor overlay routing across the Cisco SD-WAN network. In addition, you will learn about data and control policies, and how to deploy Quality of Service (QoS) and Direct Internet Access (DIA) in the SD-WAN overlay network.The course will allow you to earn 16 Continuing Education (CE) credits toward recertification. Course Outline Cisco SD-WAN Solution Components Cisco SD-WAN Network Deployment Cisco SD-WAN Configuration Management Cisco SD-WAN Overlay Routing Cisco SD-WAN Policies