An inspiring manager has the ability to motivate and develop team members' skills which is crucial for overall company performance and employee engagement. A key aspect of this is to support and encourage each team member to reach their full potential. Effective 1:1 meetings build confidence and provide direction, allowing individuals to find their own solutions and strategies. This approach empowers employees, fostering personal responsibility and increased performance. This course is available to book for delivery in-house for your organisation and people exclusively, for either a half or full days training workshop. Prices are dependent on size of group ranging from a minimum of 4 to a maximum of 12 delegates and duration of course selection. If you have a smaller number of delegates, the Puritas 1:1 Leadership Coaching Programme is recommended.
Junos Intermediate Routing training course description This course provides students with intermediate routing knowledge and configuration examples. The course includes an overview of protocol-independent routing features, load balancing and filter-based forwarding, OSPF, BGP, IP tunneling, and high availability (HA) features. Junos Intermediate Routing (JIR) is an intermediate-level course. What will you learn Describe typical uses, configure & monitor static, aggregate, and generated routes. Configure and share routes between routing instances. Explain the operations of OSPF. Describe BGP and its basic operations. Configure and monitor GRE and IP-IP tunnels. Junos Intermediate Routing training course details Who will benefit: Engineers responsible for configuring and monitoring devices running the Junos OS. Prerequisites: Intro to the Junos Operating System Duration 2 days Junos Intermediate Routing training course contents Protocol-Independent Routing Static Routes Aggregated Routes Generated Routes Martian Addresses Routing Instances Lab 1 Protocol-Independent Routing Load Balancing and Filter-Based Forwarding Overview of Load Balancing Configuring and Monitoring Load Balancing Overview of Filter-Based Forwarding Configuring and Monitoring Filter-Based Forwarding Lab 2 Load Balancing and Filter-Based Forwarding Open Shortest Path First Overview of OSPF Adjacency Formation and the Designated Router Election OSPF Scalability Configuring and Monitoring OSPF Basic OSPF Troubleshooting Lab 3 Open Shortest Path First Border Gateway Protocol Overview of BGP BGP Attributes IBGP Versus EBGP Configuring and Monitoring BGP Lab 4 Border Gateway Protocol IP Tunneling Overview of IP Tunneling GRE and IP-IP Tunnels Implementing GRE and IP-IP Tunnels Lab 5 IP Tunneling High Availability Overview of High Availability Networks Graceful Restart Graceful RE Switchover Nonstop Active Routing BFD VRRP Lab 6 High Availability Appendix A: IPv6 Introduction to IPv6 Routing Protocol Configuration Examples Tunneling IPv6 over IPv4 Lab 7 (Optional) IPv6 Appendix B: IS-IS Overview of IS-IS Overview of IS-IS PDUs Adjacency Formation and DIS Election Configuring and Monitoring IS-IS Basic IS-IS Troubleshooting Lab 8 (Optional) IS-IS Appendix C: Routing Information Protocol Introduction to RIP RIP Configuration Examples Monitoring and Troubleshooting RIP
Junos Service Provider Switching training course description This course provides students with an overview of switching concepts such as LANs, Layer 2 address learning, bridging, virtual LANs (VLANs), provider bridging, VLAN translation, spanning-tree protocols, and Ethernet Operation, Administration, and Maintenance (OAM). This course also covers Junos operating system-specific implementations. Junos Service Provider Switching is an intermediatelevel course. What will you learn Describe carrier Ethernet. Describe the function of an Ethernet LAN. Implement VLAN tagging. Describe the components of provider bridging. Identify and use available tools to resolve network issues. Configure and monitor Ethernet OAM, ERP, LAG, STP, the RSTP, the MSTP, and the VSTP. Junos Service Provider Switching training course details Who will benefit: Individuals responsible for configuring and monitoring devices running the Junos OS. Prerequisites: Junos Intermediate Routing Duration 2 days Junos Service Provider Switching training course contents Ethernet Switching and Virtual LANs Ethernet LANs Bridging Configuring and Monitoring VLANs Automating VLAN Administration Configuring and Monitoring IRB Layer 2 Address Learning and Forwarding Layer 2 Firewall Filtering Ethernet Switching and VLANs Lab Virtual Switches Routing Instances Overview Configuring and Monitoring Virtual Switches Interconnecting Routing Instances Logical Systems Virtual Switches Lab Provider Bridging Expanding the Bridged Network Provider Bridging Configuring and Monitoring Provider Bridging Provider Bridging Lab 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 MSTP Lab Ethernet OAM OAM Overview LFM CFM Configuring and Monitoring Ethernet OAM Ethernet OAM Lab High Availability and Network Optimization ERP Overview Configuring and Monitoring ERP Link Aggregation Group Overview Configuring and Monitoring a LAG MC-LAG Overview Configuring and Monitoring an MC-LAG High Availability and Network Optimization Lab Troubleshooting and Monitoring Introduction to Troubleshooting and Monitoring Troubleshooting and Monitoring Tools Troubleshooting Case Study: Network Congestion Troubleshooting and Monitoring Lab Appendix A: Carrier Ethernet Ethernet in the WAN Ethernet Standards Organizations MX Series Layer 2 Features Appendix B: Deprecated Syntaxes Appendix C: MX Series Overview
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3G training course description This course is designed to give the delegate an understanding of the technologies used within a 3G UMTS mobile network. During the course we will investigate the UMTS air interface and the use of Wideband-Code Division Multiple Access (WCDMA) to facilitate high speed data access, together with HSPA to offer mobile broadband services. We will describe the use of soft handover rather than hard handover procedures and soft capacity sharing. The course includes a brief exploration of the UMTS protocol stack and the use of PDP Context and QoS support features. What will you learn Explain the 3G UMTS architecture. Describe the role of a Drifting & Serving RNC. Explain the use of ARQ & HARQ for mobile broadband. Describe how IMS integrates into the architecture. Describe the use of Media Gateway Controllers. Identify the temporary identities used within 3G UMTS. 3G training course details Who will benefit: Anyone working within the telecommunications area, especially within the mobile environment. Prerequisites: Mobile communications demystified Telecommunications Introduction Duration 2 days 3G training course contents D3GPP specifications 3GPP standards body, Evolution path, Frequency and bandwidth, Conceptual model, UMTS general architecture, UTRAN architecture & radio access bearer. CDMA principles CDMA principle, Code characteristics, Code requirements. CDMA requirements Synchronization, Power control, Soft handover, Rake receiver, Antenna consideration, Multi-user detection. Radio interface protocol architecture Access stratum & non-access stratum, Overall protocol structure, Logical and transport channels, Physical channels, Protocol termination. Layer 2 Protocols Medium Access Control (MAC) Protocol, Radio Link Control (RLC) Protocol, Packet Data Convergence Protocol (PDCP) protocol, Radio Interface for Broadcast/Multicast Services. Radio Resource Control (RRC) Protocol RRC Architecture, RRC Protocol State, Broadcast of information, RRC connection management, Radio bearer management, RRC connection mobility functions, Power control, Ciphering and Integrity. Mobile procedures Mobility management states and transitions, UMTS identities, Procedures in Idle mode (location updates, cell selection/ re-selection), Circuit-switched call set-up, Packet-switched context activation and context preservation, Data transfer initialization, Soft-handover procedure. Introduction to HSPA The need for high speed data, Fast HARQ, Improved scheduling, Additional channels, Soft combining, HS-DSCH codes, Uplink HSPA vs downlink HSPA, Full HSPA, Use of MIMO, Enhanced CELL_FACH.
ADO.NET training course description This ADO.net training course is designed to enable developers to use the toolset provided with.NET for data access including ADO.net objects, data controls, designers and interoperability with earlier ADO objects. The course is applicable for those using C# or VB.NET with ADO.NET What will you learn Retrieve and manipulate data using Microsoft's ADO.NET library. Work with the ADO.NET object model. Update data, including handling stored procedures, parameters, and return value. Search, sort and filter data. Leverage the power of XML. ADO.NET training course details Who will benefit: Programmers working with ADO.Net. Prerequisites: Effective programming with VB.NET or Concise introduction to C# Duration 2 days ADO.NET training course contents Introducing ADO.Net Traditional Data Access Architecture. ADO.Net Disconnected Data Access Architecture. Different components of ADO.Net. A review of basic SQL queries SQL SELECT Statement. SQL INSERT Statement. SQL UPDATE Statement. SQL DELETE Statement. Common data access tasks with ADO.Net Accessing Data using ADO.Net. Defining the connection string. Defining a Connection. Defining the command or command string. Defining the Data Adapter. Creating and filling the DataSet. A Demonstration Application The Interface. Loading the table. Filling the controls on the Form. Navigating through the records. Updating Data Steps for updating the table. Building the Application. Loading the table and displaying data in the form's controls. Initialising Commands. Adding Parameters to the commands. The ToggleControls() method of our application. Editing (or Updating) Records. Event Handler for the Save Button. Event Handler for the Cancel Button. Inserting Records. Deleting a Record. Using Stored Procedures Sample Stored Procedures. UPDATE Stored Procedure. INSERT Stored Procedure. DELETE Stored Procedure. SELECT Stored Procedure. Using Stored Procedures with ADO.Net.
STP alternatives training course description The Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) dates from 1985. This course explores the technologies that can be used as an alternative to STP, including FabricPath, SPB and TRILL. What will you learn Explain how STP and RSTP work. Explain how TRILL works. Explain how SPB works. Explain how FabricPath works. STP alternatives training course details Who will benefit: Technical network staff. Prerequisites: Definitive Ethernet switching for engineers Duration 1 day STP alternatives training course contents Introduction Layer 2 versus Layer 3, STP problems: One path, convergence, MAC explosion, STP alternatives. STP 802.1D, how STP works, root bridge, convergence times, single path. RSTP 802.1w, Improvements, convergence times. Link aggregation 802.3ad, Multi system Link aggregation. IS-IS Concepts, Discovery, topology exchange, flooding. Changes for TRILL, FabricPath and SPB. FabricPath Overview, architecture, control plane protocols, DRAP, STP interactions, packet forwarding, configuration. TRILL Concepts, RBridge, TRILL frames, control plane, data plane, learning MAC addresses. SPB 802.1aq, Node ID, Backbone Edge Bridges, Backbone MAC address, customer MACs, I-SID, forwarding database.
Definitive 802.1X training course description A hands-on training course concentrating solely on 802.1X. Hands on sessions follow major chapters to reinforce the theory. What will you learn Describe 802.1X. Explain how 802.1X works Configure 802.1X Troubleshoot 802.1X. Definitive 802.1X training course details Who will benefit: Technical network staff. Technical security staff. Prerequisites: SIP for engineers Duration 2 days Definitive 802.1X training course contents Introduction What is 802.1X? Authentication access, 802.3, 802.11. IEEE, 802, 802.1X-2001, 802.1X-2010. Architecture Supplicant, Authenticator, Authentication server, EAP, EAPOL, RADIUS, Diameter. Port configuration 802.1X in a switch environment. Hands on Configuring 802.1X. How it works Controlled ports, uncontrolled ports. Authentication flow chart, Initialisation, initiation, negotiation, authentication. Hands on 802.1X packet analysis. 802.1X and 802.11 WiFi, WiFi security. Hands on 802.1X WiFi port access. EAP Extensible Authentication Protocol, RFC 3748, RFC 5247. EAP methods: Weak, MD5, LEAP, Strong: TTLS, TLS, FAST. Encapsulation: 802.1X, PEAP, RADIUS, Diameter, PPP. 802.1X accounting RADIUS, accounting messages, 802.1X accounting AV pairs. 8021.X and VLANS VLANs, Guest VLAN, restricted VLAN, voice VLAN. Hands on VLAN assignments with 802.1X.
Hardening Cisco devices training course description A hands on course focusing on how to lock down Cisco IOS routers and switches. What will you learn Harden Cisco devices. Hardening Cisco devices training course details Who will benefit: Technical network staff. Technical security staff. Prerequisites: TCP/IP foundation for engineers. Duration 5 days Hardening Cisco devices training course content Introduction Router security, Switch security, Cisco IOS, IOS versions, Cisco advisories, the management plane, control plane, data plane. Hands on Checking IOS versions and advisories. Access control Infrastructure ACLs, Transit ACLs. Hands on Restricting access to the device, Filtering data traffic. Management plane: Securing operations Passwords, privilege levels, AAA, TACACS+, RADIUS. Hands on Password management. Management plane: Other general hardening Logging best practices, secure protocols, encrypting management sessions, configuration management. Hands on Hardening the management plane. Control plane Disabling reception and transmission of certain messages, Limiting CPU impact of control plane traffic, securing routing protocols. Hands on Hardening the control plane. Data plane Transit ACLs, disabling unused services, disabling unnecessary protocols, anti spoofing, limiting CPU impact of data plane traffic, identifying and tracing traffic, Netflow, VLANs, port security. Hands on hardening the data plane.
RFID training course description This training course focuses on the technologies used in Radio Frequency Identification (RFID). What will you learn Describe the RFID architecture. Design RFID systems. Evaluate tag types. Recognise common RFID problems. RFID training course details Who will benefit: RFID technologists and system engineers. Prerequisites: RF fundamentals. Duration 2 days RFID training course contents What is RFID? Review of RF basics, what is RFID, RFID history, RFID base system architecture, frequency bands used by RFID, comparison with barcodes. RFID applications Supply chain, asset tracking, theft reduction, retail, access control, tolls. Tags Tag features, types of tag, passive and active, chips, read only, read write, affixing tags, selecting location to affix a tag, tag orientation and location, tag stacking, impact of rate of movement, tag data formats. Interrogators/readers Interrogation zones, interrogator types, antennas, read distance tests, multiple interrogators, synchronisation, dense interrogator environment issues. RFID peripherals. Standards and regulations Global regulatory requirements, regional regulatory requirements, ISO, ETSI, FCC, EPC, safety regulations/issues. Testing and troubleshooting Read rate problems, improperly tagged items, tag failure. RFID system design Antenna types, interference, antenna location and spacing, how many antennas? How many interrogators? tag types, grounding considerations, cabling, site diagrams.