Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for New or junior administrators and operators; system managers accountable for staffing and training Horizon operators and administrators. Experienced system operators, administrators, and integrators responsible for managing and maintaining VMware Horizon solutions Overview By the end of the course, you should be able to meet the following objectives: Implement a structured approach to troubleshooting Resolve common issues that occur in a VMware Horizon environment Troubleshoot issues with linked and instant clones Configure the Windows client Identify the correct log level for gathering logs Optimize protocols for best end-user experience Discuss Horizon Connection Server advanced configurations List troubleshooting techniques for Horizon Connection Server common issues Interpret Horizon 8 Connection Server logs Identify Unified Access Gateway configuration and certificate issues List troubleshooting steps for Unified Access Gateway common issues Describe BLAST configuration verification using logs and settings Describe BLAST optimization recommendations for different use cases Describe Horizon 8 Connections and how to troubleshoot related issues Describe Horizon 8 certificates List troubleshooting steps for common issues with Horizon 8 certificates Leverage Horizon infrastructure troubleshooting steps to resolve issues This five-day course builds your skills in resolving common issues that occur in a VMware Horizon© environment. You engage in a series of lab exercises to bring existing environment issues to resolution. The exercises mirror real-world troubleshooting use cases. These exercises equip learners with the knowledge and practical skills to manage typical challenges faced by virtual desktop administrators and operators and provides you with the advanced knowledge, skills, and abilities to troubleshoot VMware Horizon© 8 infrastructure related issues. This workshop teaches the required skill and competence for troubleshooting VMware Horizon© Connection Server?, VMware Unified Access Gateway?, protocols, connections, and certificates Course Introduction Introductions and course logistics Course objectives Overview of Virtual Desktop Troubleshooting Structured approach to troubleshooting configuration and operational problems Applying troubleshooting methods Documenting the steps to resolving the problem Command-Line Tools and Backup Options Using command-line tools Backing-up and restoring VMware Horizon databases Troubleshooting Horizon Linked Clone Desktops Only applicable for Horizon 7.x environments Describe the components that make up a VMware Horizon desktop Explain how the View Agent Direct-Connection plug-In is useful for diagnosing problems Highlight the best practice for optimizing a VMware Horizon desktop Troubleshoot common problems with VMware Horizon desktops Troubleshooting Instant Clones Discuss how instant clones are created Discuss what gets logged when an instant clone is created Discuss the keywords to look for in the logs when troubleshooting instant clones Discuss how to troubleshoot problems with instant clones Windows Client Correctly configure the Windows Client Identify the correct log level for gathering logs Enable the required SSL configuration level for the environment Ports and Protocols Discuss the key ports on a Horizon Environment Discuss protocols used in the Horizon Environment Understand the benefit of optimizing Blast Become familiar with the optimization features for Blast Implement GPO changes for Blast Become familiar with the causes for Black Screens Discuss how to troubleshoot Black Screen problems Identify problems encountered when applying GPOs Discuss how to troubleshoot GPO-related problems Horizon Connection Server Troubleshooting Discuss Horizon Connection Server general troubleshooting techniques Identity Horizon Connection Server common issues through logs Describe AD LDS replication Discuss Horizon Connection Server replication common issues Review and Interpret Horizon Connection Server logs Compare successful and unsuccessful logs from everyday infrastructure administration tasks Unified Access Gateway Troubleshooting List and identify common Unified Access Gateway deployment issues Monitor the Unified Access Gateway deployment to identify health and issues Identify and troubleshoot Unified Access Gateway certificate issues Monitor, test, and troubleshoot network problems Discuss general Unified Access Gateway troubleshooting processes BLAST Configuration Verification Discuss BLAST Codecs and Encoder Switch settings. Describe how to verify BLAST configuration using logs and settings BLAST Optimization List general BLAST optimization recommendations Summarize BLAST tuning recommendations that apply to WAN connections Summarize BLAST tuning recommendations that apply to work-from-home and home-office-to-cloud use cases Describe recommended tuning options to increase display protocol quality for all use cases and applications. VMware Horizon Connections Troubleshooting Explain Horizon connections Describe the role of Primary and Secondary protocols in Horizon connections Describe HTML client access connections Describe Horizon connections load balancing Describe timeout settings, supported health monitoring string, and suitable load balancer persistence values Identify troubleshooting steps for failing Horizon load balancer connections List troubleshooting steps for Horizon connections VMware Horizon Certificates Troubleshooting List Horizon certificate functions Describe Horizon certificates scenarios. Discuss potential challenges related to certificates in Horizon Describe the troubleshooting approach to Horizon certificate issues VMware Horizon Challenge Lab Leverage Horizon infrastructure troubleshooting steps to resolve issues
Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for Network designers Network administrators Network engineers Systems engineers Data center engineers Consulting systems engineers Technical solutions architects Field engineers Cisco integrators and partners Server administrator Network manager Overview After taking this course, you should be able to: Implement routing and switching protocols in Data Center environment Implement overlay networks in data center Introduce high-level Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (Cisco ACIâ¢) concepts and Cisco Virtual Machine manager (VMM) domain integration Describe Cisco Cloud Service and deployment models Implement Fibre Channel fabric Implement Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) unified fabric Implement security features in data center Implement software management and infrastructure monitoring Implement Cisco UCS Fabric Interconnect and Server abstraction Implement SAN connectivity for Cisco Unified Computing System⢠(Cisco UCS) Describe Cisco HyperFlex⢠infrastructure concepts and benefits Implement Cisco automation and scripting tools in data center Evaluate automation and orchestration technologies This course helps you prepare for the CiscoÿCCNPÿData Center and CCIEÿData Center certifications. In this course, you will master the skills and technologies you need to implement data center compute, LAN and SAN infrastructure. You will also learn the essentials of automation and security in data centers. You will gain hands-on experience deploying, securing, operating, and maintaining Cisco data center. Implementing Data Center Switching Protocols* Spanning Tree Protocol Port Channels Overview Implementing First-Hop Redundancy Protocols* Hot Standby Router Protocol (HSRP) Overview Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol (VRRP) Overview Implementing Routing in Data Center* Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) v2 and Open Settlement Protocol (OSP) v3 Border Gateway Protocol Implementing Multicast in Data Center* IP Multicast in Data Center Networks Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP) and Multicast Listener Discovery (MLD) Implementing Data Center Overlay Protocols Cisco Overlay Transport Virtualization Virtual Extensible LAN Implementing Network Infrastructure Security* User Accounts and Role Based Access Control (RBAC) Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA) and SSH on Cisco NX-OS Describing Cisco Application-Centric Infrastructure Cisco ACI Overview, Initialization, and Discovery Cisco ACI Management Describing Cisco ACI Building Blocks and VMM Domain Integration Tenant-Based Components Cisco ACI Endpoints and Endpoint Groups (EPG) Describing Packet Flow in Data Center Network* Data Center Traffic Flows Packet Flow in Cisco Nexus Switches Describing Cisco Cloud Service and Deployment Models Cloud Architectures Cloud Deployment Models Describing Data Center Network Infrastructure Management, Maintenance, and Operations* Time Synchronization Network Configuration Management Explaining Cisco Network Assurance Concepts* Need for Network Assurance Cisco Streaming Telemetry Overview Implementing Fibre Channel Fabric Fibre Channel Basics Virtual Storage Area Network (VSAN) Overview Implementing Storage Infrastructure Services Distributed Device Aliases Zoning Implementing FCoE Unified Fabric Fibre Channel over Ethernet Describing FCoE Implementing Storage Infrastructure Security* User Accounts and RBAC Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting Describing Data Center Storage Infrastructure Maintenance and Operations* Time Synchronization Software Installation and Upgrade Describing Cisco UCS Server Form Factors* Cisco UCS B-Series Blade Servers Cisco UCS C-Series Rack Servers Implementing Cisco Unified Computing Network Connectivity Cisco UCS Fabric Interconnect Cisco UCS B-Series Connectivity Implementing Cisco Unified Computing Server Abstraction Identity Abstraction Service Profile Templates Implementing Cisco Unified Computing SAN Connectivity iSCSI Overview Fibre Channel Overview Implementing Unified Computing Security User Accounts and RBAC Options for Authentication Introducing Cisco HyperFlex Systems* Hyper converged and Integrated Systems Overview Cisco HyperFlex Solution Describing Data Center Unified Computing Management, Maintenance, and Operations* Compute Configuration Management Software Updates Implementing Cisco Data Center Automation and Scripting Tools* Cisco NX-OS Additional course details: Nexus Humans Cisco Implementing and Operating Cisco Data Center Core Technologies (DCCOR) v1.2 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 Cisco Implementing and Operating Cisco Data Center Core Technologies (DCCOR) v1.2 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 Experienced system administrators and system integrators responsible for designing and implementing vRealize Automation Overview By the end of the course, you should be able to meet the following objectives: Describe the vRealize Automation architecture and use cases in cloud environments Manage vRealize Automation entities on VMware and third-party virtual and cloud infrastructures Configure and manage Cloud Accounts, Projects, Flavor Mappings, Image Mappings, Network Profiles, Storage Profiles, Volumes, Tags, and Services Create, modify, manage, and deploy Cloud Templates Connect to a Kubernetes Cluster and manage namespaces Customize services and virtual machines with cloudConfig Configure and manage the Service Broker Configure and manage ABX actions, custom properties, event broker subscriptions, and vRealize Orchestrator workflows Integrate with vRealize Orchestrator Install vRealize Automation with Lifecycle Configuration Manager Describe Cloud Automation Services (Cloud Assembly and Code Stream). Integrate Cloud Assembly with Terraform and SaltStack Use logs and CLI commands to monitor and troubleshoot vRealize Automation During this five-day course, you focus on installing, configuring, and managing VMware vRealize© Automation?. You learn about how vRealize Automation can be used to automate the delivery of virtual machines, applications, and personalized IT services across different data centers and hybrid cloud environments. The course covers how to manage both on-premise systems and cloud services. The course covers how vRealize Automation Service Broker can aggregate content in native formats from multiple clouds and platforms into a common catalog. This course also covers interfacing vRealize Automation with other systems using VMware vRealize© Orchestrator? and how to use vRealize Automation to manage Kubernetes systems and leverage other systems. The course also covers integrating with Terraform and using SaltStack as a configuration management tool. Course Introduction Introductions and course logistics Course objectives vRealize Automation Overview and Architecture Describe the purpose and functionality of vRealize Automation Describe the vRealize Automation architecture Describe the use of VMware Workspace ONE© AccessTM Describe the relationship between Kubernetes clusters, containers, and vRealize Automation services Describe CLI commands for vRealize Automation 8 cluster management Describe Cloud Assembly Describe Service Broker Describe Code Stream Installing vRealize Automation List the different vRealize Automation deployment types Describe the purpose of vRealize easy installer Describe the vRealize Automation installation process Authentication and Authorization Identity the steps involved in integrating Workspace One with Active Directory Describe features of Workspace One Describe the user roles available in vRealize Automation Identify the key tasks performed by each user role Define custom roles Configure branding and multitenancy Basic Initial Configuration Quickly create a basic configuration with a cloud account, cloud zone, project, flavor mapping, and image mapping. VMware Cloud Templates Configure and deploy a basic cloud template Create cloud templates that can run on any cloud Use cloudConfig to run commands, install software, and create users Use YAML for inputs, variables, and conditional deployments Tags and Storage Configuration Configure tags Describe different types of tags Manage tags Configure storage profiles Use tags and storage profiles Integrating NSX-T Data Center List the capabilities and use cases of NSX-T Data Center Describe the NSX-T Data Center architecture and components Integrate NSX-T Data Center with vRealize Automation List the supported network profiles in vRealize Automation Use NSX-T Data Center components to design a multitier application Cloud Template Identify the network and security options available in design canvas Create and manage on-demand networks and security groups Configure NSX-T day 2 actions Integrating with Public Clouds Configure and use VMware Cloud Foundation accounts Configure and use an AWS cloud account Configure and use an Azure cloud account Configure and use a Google Cloud Platform cloud account Using Service Broker for Catalog Management Release a VMware Cloud Template? Define content source and content sharing Define Service Broker policy enforcement Use custom forms for catalog items vRealize Automation Extensibility Describe Extensibility Use event topics Create a subscription Call a vRealize Orchestrator workflow Create ABX actions Using Code Stream Introduction to Code Stream The CI/CD process Integrate GitLab with Code Stream and Cloud Assembly Use Code Stream to install software Using Terraform Integrate Cloud Assembly with Terraform Use Terraform with a VMware Cloud Template Use Terraform with Code Stream Using Kubernetes Clusters Introduction to Kubernetes Connect to an existing Kubernetes Cluster Integrate VMware Tanzu? Grid Integrated Edition Create a Supervisor Namespace as a catalog item Using SaltStack for Configuration Management Introduction SaltStack with vRealize Automation Use SaltStack for software deployment Use SaltStack for configuration management Use SaltStack with event-driven orchestration vRealize Automation Troubleshooting and Integration Location of logs Using Activity Monitoring deployment history Basic troubleshooting CLI commands Collecting logs (VAMI console) Integration with VMware vRealize© Log Insight? Integration with vRealize Operations Migrating vRealize Automation 7.x to 8
Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for Network designers Network administrators Network engineers Systems engineers Data center engineers Consulting systems engineers Technical solutions architects Field engineers Cisco integrators and partners Server administrator Network manager Overview After taking this course, you should be able to: Implement routing and switching protocols in Data Center environment Implement overlay networks in data center Introduce high-level Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (Cisco ACIâ¢) concepts and Cisco Virtual Machine manager (VMM) domain integration Describe Cisco Cloud Service and deployment models Implement Fibre Channel fabric Implement Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) unified fabric Implement security features in data center Implement software management and infrastructure monitoring Implement Cisco UCS Fabric Interconnect and Server abstraction Implement SAN connectivity for Cisco Unified Computing System⢠(Cisco UCS) Describe Cisco HyperFlex⢠infrastructure concepts and benefits Implement Cisco automation and scripting tools in data center Evaluate automation and orchestration technologies The Implementing and Operating Cisco Data Center Core Technologies (DCCOR) v1.2 course helps you prepare for the Cisco CCNP Data Center and CCIE Data Center certifications for advanced-level data center roles. In this course, you will master the skills and technologies you need to implement data center compute, LAN and SAN infrastructure. You will also learn the essentials of automation and security in data centers. You will gain hands-on experience deploying, securing, operating, and maintaining Cisco data center infrastructure including: Cisco MDS Switches and Cisco Nexus Switches; Cisco Unified Computing System (Cisco UCS) B-Series Blade Servers, and Cisco UCS C-Series Rack Servers. This course also earns you 64 Continuing Education (CE) credits towards recertification. This course, including the self-paced material prepares you to take the exam: 350-601 Implementing Cisco Data Center Core Technologies (DCCOR) This course will help you: Gain experience implementing, securing and automating network, compute, and storage infrastructure Gain knowledge and skills through Cisco?s unique combination of lessons and hands-on practice using enterprise-grade Cisco learning technologies, data center equipment, and software Qualify for professional and expert-level job roles in the high-demand area of enterprise-class data center environments Earn 64 CE credits toward recertification This course will help you prepare to take the 350-601 DCCOR exam. This exam tests your knowledge of implementing core data center technologies including network, compute, storage network, automation, and security. After you pass 350-601 DCCOR: You earn the Cisco Certified Specialist - Data Center Core certification and you satisfy the core requirement for these certifications: CCNP Data Center CCIE Data Center Implementing Data Center Switching Protocols* Spanning Tree Protocol Port Channels Overview Implementing First-Hop Redundancy Protocols* Hot Standby Router Protocol (HSRP) Overview Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol (VRRP) Overview Implementing Routing in Data Center* Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) v2 and Open Settlement Protocol (OSP) v3 Border Gateway Protocol Implementing Multicast in Data Center* IP Multicast in Data Center Networks Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP) and Multicast Listener Discovery (MLD) Implementing Data Center Overlay Protocols Cisco Overlay Transport Virtualization Virtual Extensible LAN Implementing Network Infrastructure Security* User Accounts and Role Based Access Control (RBAC) Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA) and SSH on Cisco NX-OS Describing Cisco Application-Centric Infrastructure Cisco ACI Overview, Initialization, and Discovery Cisco ACI Management Describing Cisco ACI Building Blocks and VMM Domain Integration Tenant-Based Components Cisco ACI Endpoints and Endpoint Groups (EPG) Describing Packet Flow in Data Center Network* Data Center Traffic Flows Packet Flow in Cisco Nexus Switches Describing Cisco Cloud Service and Deployment Models Cloud Architectures Cloud Deployment Models Describing Data Center Network Infrastructure Management, Maintenance, and Operations* Time Synchronization Network Configuration Management Explaining Cisco Network Assurance Concepts* Need for Network Assurance Cisco Streaming Telemetry Overview Implementing Fibre Channel Fabric Fibre Channel Basics Virtual Storage Area Network (VSAN) Overview Implementing Storage Infrastructure Services Distributed Device Aliases Zoning Implementing FCoE Unified Fabric Fibre Channel over Ethernet Describing FCoE Implementing Storage Infrastructure Security* User Accounts and RBAC Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting Describing Data Center Storage Infrastructure Maintenance and Operations* Time Synchronization Software Installation and Upgrade Describing Cisco UCS Server Form Factors* Cisco UCS B-Series Blade Servers Cisco UCS C-Series Rack Servers Implementing Cisco Unified Computing Network Connectivity Cisco UCS Fabric Interconnect Cisco UCS B-Series Connectivity Implementing Cisco Unified Computing Server Abstraction Identity Abstraction Service Profile Templates Implementing Cisco Unified Computing SAN Connectivity iSCSI Overview Fibre Channel Overview Implementing Unified Computing Security User Accounts and RBAC Options for Authentication Introducing Cisco HyperFlex Systems* Hyper converged and Integrated Systems Overview Cisco HyperFlex Solution Describing Data Center Unified Computing Management, Maintenance, and Operations* Compute Configuration Management Software Updates Implementing Cisco Data Center Automation and Scripting Tools* Cisco NX-OS
Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for Experienced system integrators and consultants responsible for designing and deploying vSphere environments Overview By the end of the course, you should be able to meet the following objectives: Identify the business objectives for the vSphere environment Identify business requirements, constraints, assumptions, and risks for all layers in the vSphere environment Apply a framework to a design Analyze design choices and best-practice recommendations Create a design that ensures availability, manageability, performance, recoverability, and security Design the core management infrastructure for an enterprise Design the virtual data center for an enterprise Design the compute infrastructure for an enterprise Design the storage and networking infrastructures for an enterprise Design virtual machines to run applications in a vSphere infrastructure Design security, manageability, and recoverability features for an enterprise This three-day training course equips you with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to design a VMware vSphere© 7 virtual infrastructure. You follow a proven approach to design a virtualization solution that ensures availability, manageability, performance, recoverability, and security, and that uses VMware best practices. This course discusses the benefits and risks of available design alternatives and provides information to support making sound design decisions. Given a case study, you practice your design skills by working with peers on a design project Course Introduction Introductions and course logistics Course objectives Infrastructure Assessment Follow a proven process to design a virtualization solution Define customer business objectives Gather and analyze business and application requirements Document design requirements, constraints, assumptions, and risks Use a systematic method to evaluate and document design decisions Create a conceptual design Core Management Infrastructure Determine the number of VMware vCenter© Server ApplianceTM instances to include in a design Choose the appropriate single sign-on identity source Choose the time synchronization method Choose methods to collect log files and VMware ESXi? core dumps Design a vCenter Server deployment topology that is appropriate for the size and requirements of the data center Virtual Data Center Infrastructure Calculate total compute capacity requirements for a virtual data center Create a virtual data center cluster design that meets business and workload requirements Evaluate in the virtual data center the use of several management services, such as VMware vSphere© High Availability and VMware vSphere© Distributed Resource Scheduler? Evaluate the use of resource pools in the virtual data center design Compute Infrastructure Create a compute infrastructure design that includes the appropriate ESXi boot, installation, and configuration options Choose the ESXi host hardware for the compute infrastructure Storage Infrastructure Calculate storage capacity and performance requirements for a design Evaluate the use of different storage platforms and storage management solutions Design a storage platform infrastructure and storage management architecture that meets the needs of the vSphere environment Network Infrastructure Evaluate the use of different network component and network management solutions Design a network component architecture that includes information about network segmentation and virtual switch types Design a network management architecture that meets the needs of the vSphere environment Virtual Machine Design Make virtual machine design decisions, including decisions about resources Design virtual machines that meet the needs of the applications in the vSphere environment and follow VMware best practices Infrastructure Security Make security design decisions for various layers in the vSphere environment Design a security strategy that meets the needs of the vSphere environment and follows VMware best practices Infrastructure Manageability Make infrastructure manageability design decisions that adhere to business requirements Design an infrastructure manageability strategy that meets the needs of the vSphere environment and follows VMware best practices Infrastructure Recoverability Make infrastructure recoverability design decisions that adhere to business requirements Design an infrastructure recoverability strategy that meets the needs of the vSphere environment and follows VMware best practices Additional course details:Notes Delivery by TDSynex, Exit Certified and New Horizons an VMware Authorised Training Centre (VATC) Nexus Humans VMware vSphere: Design [v7.0] 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 VMware vSphere: Design [v7.0] 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.
Diploma in Graphic Design Course Overview The Diploma in Graphic Design provides comprehensive training in visual communication, combining essential design principles with modern digital techniques. This course equips learners with the skills to create compelling visual content across various media, including branding, advertising, and digital platforms. Learners will develop proficiency in industry-standard software, enhancing their ability to produce creative and professional designs. Emphasis is placed on creativity, conceptual thinking, and effective use of typography, colour theory, and layout design. By the end of the course, students will be confident in delivering high-quality graphic design projects that meet industry expectations, making them well-prepared to pursue roles in marketing, media, or freelance design. Course Description This course covers a broad spectrum of graphic design topics, including design theory, digital illustration, image editing, and layout composition. Learners will explore branding strategies, visual identity creation, and the fundamentals of user experience design. The structured learning experience encourages the development of critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, enabling students to communicate messages visually with impact. Students will gain familiarity with key design software and techniques to produce professional-quality work suitable for print and digital media. This diploma prepares learners for the creative demands of the design industry, fostering the technical skills and conceptual understanding necessary for career advancement or further specialised study in graphic design. Diploma in Graphic Design Curriculum Module 01: Introduction to Graphic Design Principles Module 02: Colour Theory and Typography Module 03: Digital Illustration and Vector Graphics Module 04: Image Editing and Photo Manipulation Module 05: Branding and Visual Identity Design Module 06: Layout and Composition for Print and Digital Media Module 07: User Experience and Interface Basics Module 08: Portfolio Development and Presentation Skills (See full curriculum) Who is this course for? Individuals seeking to build a career in graphic design. Professionals aiming to enhance their creative and digital design skills. Beginners with an interest in visual communication and design. Marketing and media personnel wanting to improve design knowledge. Career Path Graphic Designer Brand Identity Designer Digital Media Specialist Visual Communication Officer Marketing and Advertising Coordinator Freelance Designer
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 70 Days 420 CPD hours Cisco Learning Library: Networking offers a subscription to all Cisco core online networking training, including product training, technology training, and certifications such as Cisco Routing and Switching, Wireless, Design, and Network Programmability.This comprehensive technical training library includes full-length, interactive certification courses, additional product and technology training with labs, and thousands of reference materials. Networking Library Certification Courses CCNA Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions (CCNA) v1.0 CCNP Enterprise Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies (ENCOR) v1.0 Implementing Cisco Enterprise Advanced Routing and Services (ENARSI) v1.0 Implementing Cisco SD-WAN Solutions (SDWAN300) v1.0 Designing Cisco Enterprise Networks (ENSLD) v1.0 Designing Cisco Enterprise Wireless Networks (ENWLSD) v1.0 Implementing Cisco Enterprise Wireless Networks (ENWLSI) v1.1 Implementing Automation for Cisco Enterprise Solutions (ENAUI) v1.0 CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies (ENCOR) v1.0 CCIE Enterprise Wireless Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies (ENCOR) v1.0 Product and Technology Training Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions (CCNA) v1.0 Developing Applications and Automating Workflows Using Cisco Core Platforms (DEVASC) v1.0 Developing Applications Using Cisco Core Platforms and APIs (DEVCOR) v1.0 Developing Solutions Using Cisco IoT and Edge Platforms (DEVIOT) v1.0 Implementing DevOps Solutions and Practices Using Cisco Platforms (DEVOPS) v1.0 Developing Applications for Cisco Webex and Webex Devices (DEVWBX) v1.0 Implementing Automation for Cisco Enterprise Solutions (ENAUI) v1.0 Implementing Automation for Cisco Collaboration Solutions (CLAUI) v1.0 Implementing Automation for Cisco Data Center Solutions (DCAUI) v1.0 Implementing Automation for Cisco Security Solutions (SAUI) v1.0 Implementing Automation for Cisco Service Provider Solutions (SPAUI) v1.0 Introducing Automation for Cisco Solutions (CSAU) v1.0 Cisco Certified Technician Supporting Cisco Routing and Switching Network Devices (RSTECH) v3.0 Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies (ENCOR) v1.0 Implementing Cisco Enterprise Advanced Routing and Services (ENARSI) v1.0 Implementing Cisco SD-WAN Solutions (SDWAN300) v1.0 Designing Cisco Enterprise Networks (ENSLD) v1.0 Implementing Cisco Enterprise Wireless Networks (ENWLSI) v1.1 Cisco NCS 2000 Deploying 96-Channel Flex Spectrum (OPT201) v3.0 Cisco Digital Network Architecture Implementation Essentials (DNAIE) v2.0 Understanding Cisco Industrial IoT Networking Foundation (INFND) v1.0 Programming Use Cases for Cisco Digital Network Architecture v1.0 (DNAPUC) v1.0 Engineering Cisco Meraki Solutions Part 1 (ECMS1) v1.0 Deploying Cisco SD-Access (ENSDA) v1.1 Cisco SD-WAN Operation and Deployment (ENSDW) v1.0 Introduction to Cisco IOS XR (IOSXR100) v2.0 Cisco IOS XR System Administration (IOSXR200) v1.1 Cisco IOS XR Basic Troubleshooting (IOSXR201) v1.1 Cisco ASR 9000 Series IOS XR 64-Bit Software Migration and Operational Enhancements (IOSXR211) v1.0 Cisco IOS XR Layer 3 VPN Implementation and Verification (IOSXR301) v1.1 Cisco IOS XRMulticast Routing Implementation and Verification (IOSXR302) v1.1 Cisco IOS XR Broadband Network Gateway Implementation and Verification (IOSXR304) v1.0 NSO Essentials for Programmers and Network Architects (NSO201) v3.0 Cisco NSO Administration and DevOps (NSO303) v3.0 Cisco Optical Technology Advanced (OPT300) v2.0 Implementing Segment Routing on Cisco IOS XR (SEGRTE201) v2.0 Operating and Implementing Cisco WAN Automation Engine (WAE200) v3.0 Implementing Cisco Virtual Wide Area Application Services (VWAAS) v1.0 Configuring and Operating Cisco EPN Manager (EPNM100) v3.0 Cisco Elastic Services Controller (ESC300) v2.0 Product and Technology Training Deploying Cloud Connect Solutions with Cisco Cloud Services Router 1000V (CLDCSR) v1.0 Implementing Cisco Multicast (MCAST) v2.0 Cisco Prime Central Intermediate ? Administration and Operations (CPCI-AO) v1.0 Cisco Prime Network Intermediate ? Administration and Operation (CPNI-AO) v1.1 Cisco Prime Provisioning (CPP) v6.5 Cisco Prime Performance Manager (CPPERF) v1.0 Implementing Cisco Catalyst 9000 Switches (ENC9K) v1.0 Cisco Aggregation Services Router 9000 Series Essentials (ASR9KE) v6.0 Network Convergence System 5500 Series Router (NCS5500HW) v1.0 Cisco DNA Center Fast-Start Use Cases (A-SDA-FASTSTART) Getting Started with DNA Center Assurance (A-DNAC-ASSUR) v1.0 Overview of Cisco DNA Center Fast Start Use Cases for System Engineers (P-SDA-SYSEF) Planning and Deploying SD-Access Fundamentals (For Customers) (CUST-SDA-FUND) v1.0 Preparing the Identity Services Engine (ISE) for SD-Access (For Customers) (CUST-SDA-ISE) v1.0 SD-Access 1.2 Update Supplement (A-SDA-12UPDT) The SD-WAN Mastery Collection - Getting Started (For Customers) v1.0 (A-SDW-START) The SD-WAN Mastery Collection - Deploying the Data Plane (For Customers) v1.0 (A-SDW-DATPLN) The SD-WAN Mastery Collection - Developing the Overlay Topology (For Customers) v1.0 (A-SDW-OVRLAY) The SD-WAN Mastery Collection - Managing the Application Experience (For Customers) v1.0 (A-SDW-APPEXP) The SD-WAN Mastery Collection - Bringing Up the Control Plane Devices (For Customers) v1.0 (A-SDW-CTRPLN) Securing Branch Internet and Cloud Access with Cisco SD-WAN (A-SDW-BRSEC) Programming for Network Engineers (PRNE) v1.0 Cisco Optical Technology Intermediate (OPT200) v2.0 Advanced Implementing and Troubleshooting MPLS VPN Networks (AMPLS) BGP Bootcamp (BGP) Building Core Networks with OSPF, IS-IS, BGP and MPLS Bootcamp (BCN) Configuring BGP on Cisco Routers (BGP) v4.0 Implementing Cisco MPLS v3.0 Internetworking Technology Overview (ITO) Introduction to IP Multicast Bootcamp Introduction to IPsec VPN Bootcamp (IPsec VPN) Introduction to IPv6 Bootcamp (IPv6) Introduction to MPLS-VPN Bootcamp (MPLS-VPN) LAN Switching Bootcamp (LAN-SW) RP Bootcamp Troubleshooting for Network Support Engineers
Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for Security architects System designers Network administrators Operations engineers Network managers, network or security technicians, and security engineers and managers responsible for web security Cisco integrators and partners Overview After taking this course, you should be able to: Describe Cisco WSA Deploy proxy services Utilize authentication Describe decryption policies to control HTTPS traffic Understand differentiated traffic access policies and identification profiles Enforce acceptable use control settings Defend against malware Describe data security and data loss prevention Perform administration and troubleshooting The Securing the Web with Cisco Web Security Appliance (SWSA) v3.0 course shows you how to implement, use, and maintain Cisco© Web Security Appliance (WSA), powered by Cisco Talos, to provide advanced protection for business email and control against web security threats. Through a combination of expert instruction and hands-on practice, you?ll learn how to deploy proxy services, use authentication, implement policies to control HTTPS traffic and access, implement use control settings and policies, use the solution?s anti-malware features, implement data security and data loss prevention, perform administration of Cisco WSA solution, and more. Describing Cisco WSA Technology Use Case Cisco WSA Solution Cisco WSA Features Cisco WSA Architecture Proxy Service Integrated Layer 4 Traffic Monitor Data Loss Prevention Cisco Cognitive Intelligence Management Tools Cisco Advanced Web Security Reporting (AWSR) and Third-Party Integration Cisco Content Security Management Appliance (SMA) Deploying Proxy Services Explicit Forward Mode vs. Transparent Mode Transparent Mode Traffic Redirection Web Cache Control Protocol Web Cache Communication Protocol (WCCP) Upstream and Downstream Flow Proxy Bypass Proxy Caching Proxy Auto-Config (PAC) Files FTP Proxy Socket Secure (SOCKS) Proxy Proxy Access Log and HTTP Headers Customizing Error Notifications with End User Notification (EUN) Pages Utilizing Authentication Authentication Protocols Authentication Realms Tracking User Credentials Explicit (Forward) and Transparent Proxy Mode Bypassing Authentication with Problematic Agents Reporting and Authentication Re-Authentication FTP Proxy Authentication Troubleshooting Joining Domains and Test Authentication Integration with Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) Creating Decryption Policies to Control HTTPS Traffic Transport Layer Security (TLS)/Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) Inspection Overview Certificate Overview Overview of HTTPS Decryption Policies Activating HTTPS Proxy Function Access Control List (ACL) Tags for HTTPS Inspection Access Log Examples Understanding Differentiated Traffic Access Policies and Identification Profiles Overview of Access Policies Access Policy Groups Overview of Identification Profiles Identification Profiles and Authentication Access Policy and Identification Profiles Processing Order Other Policy Types Access Log Examples ACL Decision Tags and Policy Groups Enforcing Time-Based and Traffic Volume Acceptable Use Policies, and End User Notifications Defending Against Malware Web Reputation Filters Anti-Malware Scanning Scanning Outbound Traffic Anti-Malware and Reputation in Policies File Reputation Filtering and File Analysis Cisco Advanced Malware Protection File Reputation and Analysis Features Integration with Cisco Cognitive Intelligence Enforcing Acceptable Use Control Settings Controlling Web Usage URL Filtering URL Category Solutions Dynamic Content Analysis Engine Web Application Visibility and Control Enforcing Media Bandwidth Limits Software as a Service (SaaS) Access Control Filtering Adult Content Data Security and Data Loss Prevention Data Security Cisco Data Security Solution Data Security Policy Definitions Data Security Logs Performing Administration and Troubleshooting Monitor the Cisco Web Security Appliance Cisco WSA Reports Monitoring System Activity Through Logs System Administration Tasks Troubleshooting Command Line Interface References Comparing Cisco WSA Models Comparing Cisco SMA Models Overview of Connect, Install, and Configure Deploying the Cisco Web Security Appliance Open Virtualization Format (OVF) Template Mapping Cisco Web Security Appliance Virtual Machine (VM) Ports to Correct Networks Connecting to the Cisco Web Security Virtual Appliance Enabling Layer 4 Traffic Monitor (L4TM) Accessing and Running the System Setup Wizard Reconnecting to the Cisco Web Security Appliance High Availability Overview Hardware Redundancy Introducing Common Address Redundancy Protocol (CARP) Configuring Failover Groups for High Availability Feature Comparison Across Traffic Redirection Options Architecture Scenarios When Deploying Cisco AnyConnect© Secure Mobility Additional course details: Nexus Humans SWSA v3.0-Securing the Web with Cisco Web Security Appliance 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 SWSA v3.0-Securing the Web with Cisco Web Security Appliance 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 Network designers Network administrators Network engineers Systems engineers Data center engineers Consulting systems engineers Technical solutions architects Field engineers Cisco integrators and partners Server administrator Network manager Overview After taking this course, you should be able to: Implement routing and switching protocols in Data Center environment Implement overlay networks in data center Introduce high-level Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (Cisco ACIâ¢) concepts and Cisco Virtual Machine manager (VMM) domain integration Describe Cisco Cloud Service and deployment models Implement Fibre Channel fabric Implement Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) unified fabric Implement security features in data center Implement software management and infrastructure monitoring Implement Cisco UCS Fabric Interconnect and Server abstraction Implement SAN connectivity for Cisco Unified Computing System⢠(Cisco UCS) Describe Cisco HyperFlex⢠infrastructure concepts and benefits Implement Cisco automation and scripting tools in data center Evaluate automation and orchestration technologies The Implementing and Operating Cisco Data Center Core Technologies (DCCOR) v1.1 course helps you prepare for the Cisco© CCNP© Data Center and CCIE© Data Center certifications for advanced-level data center roles. In this course, you will master the skills and technologies you need to implement data center compute, LAN and SAN infrastructure. You will also learn the essentials of automation and security in data centers. You will gain hands-on experience deploying, securing, operating, and maintaining Cisco data center infrastructure including: Cisco MDS Switches and Cisco Nexus Switches; Cisco Unified Computing System? (Cisco UCS©) B-Series Blade Servers, and Cisco UCS C-Series Rack Servers. Implementing Data Center Switching Protocols Spanning Tree Protocol Port Channels Overview Implementing First-Hop Redundancy Protocols Hot Standby Router Protocol (HSRP) Overview Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol (VRRP) Overview Implementing Routing in Data Center Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) v2 and Open Settlement Protocol (OSP) v3 Border Gateway Protocol Implementing Multicast in Data Center IP Multicast in Data Center Networks Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP) and Multicast Listener Discovery (MLD) Implementing Data Center Overlay Protocols Cisco Overlay Transport Virtualization Virtual Extensible LAN Implementing Network Infrastructure Security User Accounts and Role Based Access Control (RBAC) Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA) and SSH on Cisco NX-OS Describing Cisco Application-Centric Infrastructure Cisco ACI Overview, Initialization, and Discovery Cisco ACI Management Describing Cisco ACI Building Blocks and VMM Domain Integration Tenant-Based Components Cisco ACI Endpoints and Endpoint Groups (EPG) Describing Packet Flow in Data Center Network Data Center Traffic Flows Packet Flow in Cisco Nexus Switches Describing Cisco Cloud Service and Deployment Models Cloud Architectures Cloud Deployment Models Describing Data Center Network Infrastructure Management, Maintenance, and Operations Time Synchronization Network Configuration Management Explaining Cisco Network Assurance Concepts Need for Network Assurance Cisco Streaming Telemetry Overview Implementing Fibre Channel Fabric Fibre Channel Basics Virtual Storage Area Network (VSAN) Overview Implementing Storage Infrastructure Services Distributed Device Aliases Zoning Implementing FCoE Unified Fabric Fibre Channel over Ethernet Describing FCoE Implementing Storage Infrastructure Security User Accounts and RBAC Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting Describing Data Center Storage Infrastructure Maintenance and Operations Time Synchronization Software Installation and Upgrade Describing Cisco UCS Server Form Factors Cisco UCS B-Series Blade Servers Cisco UCS C-Series Rack Servers Implementing Cisco Unified Computing Network Connectivity Cisco UCS Fabric Interconnect Cisco UCS B-Series Connectivity Implementing Cisco Unified Computing Server Abstraction Identity Abstraction Service Profile Templates Implementing Cisco Unified Computing SAN Connectivity iSCSI Overview Fibre Channel Overview Implementing Unified Computing Security User Accounts and RBAC Options for Authentication Introducing Cisco HyperFlex Systems Hyperconverged and Integrated Systems Overview Cisco HyperFlex Solution Describing Data Center Unified Computing Management, Maintenance, and Operations Compute Configuration Management Software Updates Implementing Cisco Data Center Automation and Scripting Tools Cisco NX-OS Programmability Scheduler Overview Describing Cisco Integration with Automation and Orchestration Software Platforms Cisco and Ansible Integration Overview Cisco and Puppet Integration Overview Describing Cisco Data Center Automation and Orchestration Technologies (Self-study) Power On Auto Provisioning Cisco Data Center Network Manager Overview Additional course details: Nexus Humans Cisco Implementing Cisco Data Center Core Technologies v1.1 (DCCOR) 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 Cisco Implementing Cisco Data Center Core Technologies v1.1 (DCCOR) 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.