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Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is designed primarily for customer engineers and systems engineers in the following job roles: Automation architect Automation engineer Consulting systems engineer DevOps engineer Network administrator Network architect Network consulting engineer Network design engineer Network engineer Network operator Network reliability engineer Sales engineer Site reliability engineer Systems engineer Technical solutions architect Overview After taking this course, you should be able to: Articulate the role network automation and programmability play in the context of end-to-end network management and operations Define and differentiate between waterfall and agile software development methodologies Interpret and troubleshoot Python scripts with fundamental programming constructs built for network automation use cases Describe how DevOps principles, tools, and pipelines can be applied to network operations Understand the role of network automation development environments and associated technologies such as Python virtual environments, Vagrant, and Docker Understand and construct HTTP-based API calls to network devices Articulate the differences among and common use cases for XML, JSON, YAML, and protobuf Construct and interpret Python scripts using the Python requests module to automate devices that have HTTP-based APIs Understand the role YANG plays in network automation Understand that a number of tools exist to simplify working with YANG models Describe the functionality of RESTCONF and NETCONF and the differences between them Construct Ansible playbooks to configure network devices and retrieve operational state data from them Build Jinja2 templates and YAML data structures to generate desired state configurations The Introducing Automation for Cisco Solutions (CSAU) v1.1 course gives you a broad overview of network automation skills. Through a combination of lecture and hands-on labs, you will learn the fundamentals of automation such as working on model-driven programmability solutions with Representational State Transfer Configuration Protocol (RESTCONF) and Network Configuration Protocol (NETCONF) protocols. The course also covers data formats and types, including Extensible Markup Language (XML), JavaScript Object Notation (JSON), Yaml Ain?t Markup Language (YAML), and Yet Another Next Generation (YANG), and their value in network automation, along with DevOps tools such as Ansible and Git. Course Outline Examining Network Management and Operations Exploring Software Development Methodologies Using Python for Network Automation Describing NetDevOps: DevOps for Networking Managing Automation Development Environments Introducing HTTP Network APIs Reviewing Data Formats and Data Encoding Using Python Requests to Automate HTTP-Based APIs Exploring YANG Using YANG Tools Automating Model-Driven APIs with Python Introducing Ansible for Network Automation Templating Configurations with Jinja2

Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is designed for post-sales audiences and is aimed at channel partners, customer network engineers and administrators whose interest is focused around designing a scalable infrastructure with the FlexPod. Overview Upon completing this course, you will be able to meet these overall objectives: Describe the FlexPod data center solutions and architecture Identify FlexPod workload sizing and technical specifications Describe the FlexPod deployment and management strategies The goal of this course is to evaluate the FlexPod solution design process in regards to the contemporary data center challenges. The course provides a comprehensive understanding of the reconnaissance and analytics to assess computing solution performance characteristics and requirements. In addition this course will describe the hardware components of the FlexPod and the process for selecting proper hardware for a given set of requirements. FlexPod Data Center Solutions and Architecture Describe data center elements Identify data center business challenges Identify data center environmental challenges Identify data center technical challenges Describe the data center consolidation trend Describe the FlexPod solution Identify the benefits of FlexPod Describe FlexPod platforms Describe FlexPod validated and supported designs Identify the supported Cisco UCS components Identify the supported Cisco Nexus switch components Identify the supported NetApp storage components FlexPod Workload Sizing and Technical Specifications Describe FlexPod performance characteristics Describe server virtualization performance characteristics Describe desktop virtualization performance characteristics Describe reconnaissance and analysis tools Describe the process for deploying analysis tools Configure the Microsoft MAP Toolkit Identify FlexPod Design components Describe FlexPod Sizing considerations Employ Cisco UCS Application Sizer Employ Cisco UCS VXI Resource Comparison tool Describe NetApp Solution Builder Sizing tool FlexPod Deployment and Management Strategies Describe key FlexPod LAN features Describe key FlexPod SAN features Identify FlexPod server provisioning features List FlexPod high availability features Describe supported FlexPod SAN features Describe FlexPod virtual storage tiering features Identify Cisco FlexPod validated designs Identify FlexPod data center with VMware vSphere 5.1 Identify FlexPod data center with VMware vSphere 5.1 with Cisco Nexus 7000 Identify FlexPod data center with Microsoft Private Cloud Enterprise Design Guide Identify FlexPod Select with Cloudera's Distribution including Apache Hadoop (CDH) Identify FlexPod Cisco Nexus 7000 and NetApp MetroCluster for multisite deployment Identify data center operations and management challenges Describe FlexPod validated management solutions Describe Cisco UCS Director turnkey solutions Identify Cisco UCS Director management types Describe Cisco UCS Director automation Describe self-service provisioning and reporting Identify the customer challenges and goals Describe the workload analysis Describe the component selection process Review the selected component Analyze the solution Additional course details: Nexus Humans Cisco Designing the FlexPod Solution (FPDESIGN) 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 Designing the FlexPod Solution (FPDESIGN) 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 The primary audience for this course is as follows: System Engineers Network Engineers Technical Architects Technical Support Personnel Channel Partners Resellers Overview Upon completing the course, the learner will be able to meet these overall objectives: Describe Cisco SD-Access and how it relates to Cisco DNA Orchestrate a Cisco SD-Access solution using the Cisco DNA Center™ orchestration platform Use the Network Data Platform to demonstrate the assurance and analytics capabilities of SD-Access The Deploying Cisco SD-Access (ENSDA) v1.0 course is an instructor-led, lab based, hands-on course that teaches students how to successfully deploy the Cisco© Software-Defined Access (SD-Access) solution within their enterprise networks. The course discusses how Cisco SD-Access fits into the Cisco Digital Network Architecture (Cisco DNA?). It covers SD-Access fundamentals, provisioning, policies, wireless integration, border operations, and migration strategies. Module 1: Cisco SD-Access Overview Lesson 1: Exploring Cisco SD-Access Lesson 2: Describing the Cisco SD-Access Architecture Lesson 3: Exploring Cisco DNA Center Lesson 4: Configuring Underlay Automation Module 2: Cisco SD-Access Implementation Lesson 1: ISE Integration in DNA Center Lesson 2: Policy Provisioning Basics Lesson 3: Navigating and Managing the Policy Application Workflows Module 3: Cisco SD-Access Border Operations Lesson 1: Cisco SD-Access Deployment Models Lesson 2: Connecting the Fabric to External Domains Module 4: Wireless Integration Orchestration Lesson 1: Integrating Wireless with the Cisco SD-Access Solution Lesson 2: Workflow of Cisco SD-Access Wireless Lesson 3: Cisco SD-Access Wireless Network Design Lesson 4: Cisco SD-Access Wireless Basic Operation Module 5: Cisco SD-Access Assurance and Migration Lesson 1: Cisco Network Data Platform Lesson 2: Cisco SD-Access Migration Strategies

Duration 4 Days 24 CPD hours This course is intended for The primary audience for this course are as follows: Technical professionals, including system engineers, technical support personnel, channel partners, and resellers, who need to know how to deploy Cisco ASR 9000 Series routers in their network environment Overview Upon completing this course, the learner will be able to meet these overall objectives: Major features and benefits of a Cisco ASR 9000 Series router Major features and benefits of the Cisco IOS XR Software operating system Data flow through the Cisco ASR 9000 Series router Configure the Cisco ASR 9000, back out of configuration changes, and restore older versions of the configuration Install the Cisco IOS XR operating system, package information envelopes (PIEs), and software maintenance updates (SMUs) Enable multicast routing on a Cisco ASR 9000 Series router Configure Multiprotocol Label Switch-Traffic Engineering (MPLS-TE) on a Cisco ASR 9000 Series router Configure Layer 3 VPN services Configure Ethernet link bundles Configure local E-Line L2VPN Configure Ethernet over MPLS E-Line L2VPN Configure EoMPLS with pseudowire backup Configure local E-LAN L2VPN Configure link-based Ethernet operations, administration, and maintenance (E-OAM) Configure virtual private LAN service (VPLS) L2VPN Configure VPLS with Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) autodiscover Configure service-based connectivity fault management (CFM) Multiple Spanning Tree-Access Gateway (MST-AG) Configure Layer 2 multicast features Basic QoS implementation How to configure and verify network virtualization (nV) on the ASR 9000 series In this 4-day course, Cisco Aggregation Services Router 9000 Series Essentials (ASR9KE), you will learn about the features and functions of the Cisco ASR 9000 Series platforms. Through a combination of lecture and hands-on labs, you will gain an understanding of all major aspects of the platform, including hardware; software; Layer 2 and Layer 3 services; Layer 2 and Layer 3 multicast; operations, administration, and management (OAM); quality of service (QoS) features; and network virtualization. Course Outline Introduction to the Cisco ASR 9000 Aggregation Series Cisco ASR 9000 Hardware Cisco IOS XR Software Overview Cisco IOS XR Software Basics Cisco IOS XR Software Installation Cisco IOS XR Software Operations Cisco IOS XR Routing Protocols Layer 3 Multicast Cisco IOS XR MPLS Cisco IOS XR Layer 3 VPN Cisco ASR 9000 Layer 2 Architecture Cisco ASR 9000 Point-to-Point Layer 2 Services Cisco ASR 9000 Multipoint Layer 2 Services Cisco ASR 9000 Operations, Administration, and Maintenance Cisco ASR 9000 Layer 2 Multicast Cisco ASR 9000 QoS Cisco ASR 9000 Network Virtualization Additional course details: Nexus Humans Cisco ASR 9000 Aggregation Services Router Series Essentials v6.1 (ASR9KE) 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 ASR 9000 Aggregation Services Router Series Essentials v6.1 (ASR9KE) 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 This course is intended for Cisco Unified Communications system channel partners and resellers who are responsible for deployment and application engineering for Cisco Unified Contact Center Express customers, System and technical support engineers, Day 1 and Day 2 support personnel, and Customers deploying and maintaining Cisco Unified CCX Overview Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to create utilize advanced techniques in scripting and Cisco Unified CCX functionality The student will explore advanced techniques in scripting and Cisco Unified CCX functionality. During this five day class students will use advanced scripting to implement features that extend the functionality of Cisco Unified CCX. Cisco Unified CCX Overview Components of the Cisco Unified CCX Environment. Gateways. Routers. Cisco Unified Communications Manager. Cisco Unified CCX. Script Editor. Cisco Finesse. Cisco Unified Intelligence Center. Cisco Unified CCX Agent. External Servers. Cisco Unified CCX System Cluster Components. Engine. Database Server. Call Flow Terms. The Call Flow. The Debug Process Reactive. Non-Reactive Prompt Recording Utilities Prompt Recorder Emergency Message Recorder Basic ACD Routing Review Script Steps used in a Simple ACD Routing Script. Resource Group Routing. Defining the Contact Service Queue. Create a Simple ACD routing script Common Scripting Concepts Prompt Management. Using the Default Script. Terminating a Call and Ending a Script. Abandon Rates. Exception Handling. Script Interruptions. Check Agent Availability before and after entering queue. Using Java Methods for Holiday and Time of Day routing Accessing an External Database Database architecture and supported databases. Setting up the Database Subsystem. Using Database script steps Skills Based Routing Appling skills to agents. Defining the Contact Service Queue. Specifying the CSQ in the Script Advanced ACD Routing Overflow Routing. When to Overflow. How to get the Data Needed for Making Decisions. Describe Methods of Overflowing Basic ACD Callback Options Setup the Email Subsystem. Script for Email Notification. Script for Leaving a Recorded Message. Script for Callback when Queue Times have Decreased Enterprise Data and Session Management Define Enterprise Data in Cisco Finesse. Define a Call Variable Layout in Cisco Finesse. Define ECC Variables in the script editor. Set Enterprise Data in the script. Define Session Management. Setup Session Management. Use Session Management to Pass Variable Information Between Scripts Advanced ACD Callback Options Leave Queued Message with an Option for Callback. Scheduled Callback

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for Channel Partner/Reseller Customer Employee Overview Course Objectives Identify the basic components and operations of the Unified CCE solution. Configure and script a basic UCCE CVP deployment. Perform the ICM configuration tasks required to support basic agent functionality. Build and test a basic ICM script utilizing microapps. Configure and script UCCE to support reporting requirements, precision queuing and RONA. Identify how to successfully deploy the CVP VXML component in a Unified CCE solution. Generate basic reports using Cisco Unified IC. The Administering Cisco Unified Contact Center Enterprise Part 1 (AUCCE1) v2.0 is a 5 day instructor-led course presented by training partners to system engineers and customers who will be involved with Day 2 support of a UCCE solution deployed in a CVP comprehensive environment. This course describes the requirements, resources and tools needed to perform routine adds, moves and changes in the inbound/outbound UCCE environment. This course is intended for those administering the solution, or who may be responsible for Level 1-2 support of the solution. Course Outline Module 1: Cisco Unified Contact Center Enterprise v10 Foundations Module 2: UCCE Configuration and Scripting Module 3: Unified CCE Inbound Agent Considerations Module 4: Unified CCE IVR/VRU Functionality Module 5: Additional UCCE Considerations Module 6: VXML Implementation Module 7: Cisco Unified Intelligence Center Reporting

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for Application Developers; Programmers, Sales and Pre Sales, Technical Support, Project Managers, Cisco customers, partners and employees involved in UCCE/CVP or CVP stand alone deployments Overview Upon completing this course, the learner will be able to meet these overall objectives: Introduction to the Java API, its capabilities and limitations - Practice - This course is applicable for any version of CVP and Studio. Introduction to Voice Elements and their complexity - creating every different Java component to extend Studio (see below) Overview of a UCCE with CVP Comprehensive Call Flow Module 1 Overview of a UCCE with CVP Comprehensive Call Flow Module 2 ICM routing scripts to route calls to CVP VXML Server applications Passing data (e.g., global variables) Parsing and evaluating data returned Queueing Assigning data to send to Finesse. Module 3 Writing Call Studio scripts (applications) Prompting Callers ? using pre-recorded audio; TTS text-to-speech; Say it Smart to format audio as digits, date, time, currency; input error reprompting Menus Collecting and confirming caller input, such as account numbers, dates of birth, etc Working with variables ? Session data, Element data, Call data, Local data (CVP11) Introduction to retrieving data from back end systems: SQL Database interaction ? using the Studio Database element to select data Web service interaction- Studio Web Services element for SOAP-web services and calling a simple REST web service Playing audio to callers during back-end data retrieval Catch events Working with counters, decisions, math Introduction to javascript for substrings and string length Setting VoiceXML properties affecting the gateway Multi-Language applications Module 4 Working with Version Control Module 5 ÿImplementing a Post Call Survey Module 6 Using the Studio Debugger to test applications within Studio Module 7 CVP Reporting Server and CVP CUIC Reports Best practices regarding naming elements and variables Configuring data to pass to the Reporting Server using OAMP Understanding Reporting Server tables Understanding the Application Summary CUIC reports Module 8 Administration covered throughout the course OAMP Operations Console to deploy applications to VXML Server Using Studio Documenter to print Visio-like diagrams of the application Configuring log file properties Using logs for debugging applications Administrative scripts for graceful updates or suspensions of the server Important log, debug, administration files Module 9 Cisco Courtesy Callback Detailed discussion of the CCB Call flow, the ICM script, and the 5 Studio scripts used for Courtesy Callback.

Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for Account and project managers Business liaisons Deployment engineers Managers overseeing CCE deployments Technical sales Overview After taking this course, you should be able to: Provide a high-level overview of the Cisco Contact Center portfolio List the key components within the Packaged Contact Center Enterprise (PCCE) architecture and their functions Describe how calls flow through PCCE using appropriate terms and naming conventions Introduce the tools used in the configuration, scripting, reporting and support of a PCCE deployment Identify advanced features available within the PCCE solution The Understanding Cisco Contact Center Enterprise Foundations (CCEF) v1.0 course gives you an overview of the Cisco© Packaged Contact Center Enterprise (PCCE) and Unified Contact Center Enterprise solutions. You will learn about the Cisco Contact Center Enterprise (CCE) products and explore features and functionality of the solution including major system components. Introduction to CCE Cisco Contact Center Basics Cisco Contact Center Fundamentals Functionality of PCCE Components Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) and Voice Gateways Cisco Unified Border Element (CUBE) Terms and Naming Conventions Used in CCE CCE Access Environment CCE Routing Configuration Access Tools Available in CCE Single Pane of Glass (SPOG) Cisco Intelligent Contact Management (ICM) Configuration Manager Discovering CCE Features Beyond Default Agent Management Agent Efficiency

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for Students preparing to take the CCNP Collaboration certification Network administrators Network engineers Systems engineers Overview After taking this course, you should be able to: - Define collaboration and describe the main purpose of key devices in a Cisco collaboration on-premise, hybrid, and cloud deployment model - Configure and modify required parameters in Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CM) including service activation, enterprise parameters, CM groups, time settings, and device pool - Deploy and troubleshoot IP phones via auto registration and manual configuration within Cisco Unified CM - Describe the call setup and teardown process for a SIP device including codec negotiation using Session Description Protocol (SDP) and media channel setup - Manage Cisco Unified CM user accounts (local and via Lightweight Directory Access Protocol [LDAP]) including the role/group, service profile, UC service, and credential policy - Configure dial plan elements within a single site Cisco Unified CM deployment including Route Groups, Local Route Group, Route Lists, Route Patterns, Translation Patterns, Transforms, SIP Trunks, and SIP Route Patterns - Configure Class of Control on Cisco Unified CM to control which devices and lines have access to services - Configure Cisco Unified CM for Cisco Jabber and implement common endpoint features including call park, softkeys, shared lines, and pickup groups - Deploy a simple SIP dial plan on a Cisco Integrated Service Routers (ISR) gateway to enable access to the PSTN network - Manage Cisco UCM access to media resources available within Cisco UCM and Cisco ISR gateways - Describe tools for reporting and maintenance including Unified Reports, Cisco Real-Time Monitoring Tool (RTMT), Disaster Recovery System (DRS), and Call Detail Records (CDRs) within Cisco Unified CM - Describe additional considerations for deploying video endpoints in Cisco Unified CM - Describe the integration of Cisco Unity with Cisco Unified CM and the default call handler The Understanding Cisco Collaboration Foundations (CLFNDU) v1.1 course gives you the skills and knowledge needed to administer and support a simple, single-site Cisco© Unified Communications Manager (CM) solution with Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) gateway. The course covers initial parameters, management of devices including phones and video endpoints, management of users, and management of media resources, as well as Cisco Unified Communications solutions maintenance and troubleshooting tools. In addition, you will learn the basics of SIP dial plans including connectivity to Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) services, and how to use class-of-service capabilities. Course Outline Exploring The Path To Collaboration Introducing Cisco Unified Communications Manager And Initial Parameters Xploring Endpoints And The Registration Process Exploring Codecs And Call Signaling Managing Users In Cisco Unified Communication Manager Describing A Basic Dial Plan Describing Class Of Service Enabling Endpoints And Features Describing The Cisco Isr As A Voice Gateway Exploring Cisco Unified Communication Manager Media Resources Reporting And Maintenance Exploring Additional Requirements For Video Endpoints Describing Cisco Unity Connection

Duration 4 Days 24 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is designed primarily for network and software engineers who are interested in learning about automation and programmability and hold the following job roles: Network administrators Solutions designers System installers System integrators System administrators Overview After completing this course, you should be able to: Explain the transactional service activation and how it relates to business requirements Explain how Cisco NSO communicates with network devices Understand the NETCONF protocol and be able to read and write simple YANG models Understand the difference between devices that are fully NETCONF capable and those that are less or not NETCONF capable Understand the support for candidate configuration and confirmed commit support Use logs to troubleshoot the Cisco NSO deployment and check NSO communication with network devices Explain the YANG service model structure Design a real-world usable service Explain the mapping logic of service parameters to device models and consequently to device configurations Describe the use of different integration options and APIs Explain how to implement action with use of config-templates in NSO package Explain the use of Reactive FASTMAP in for manipulating and implementing advanced NFV components Describe the use of feature components and function packs Define and explain the ETSI MANO principles and solution Work with the alarm console, and understand the NSO alarm structure and how it conforms to modern network operations procedures Describe Cisco NSO 5.3 new features and changes in NSO The NSO Essentials for Programmers and Network Architects (NSO201) v4.1 course introduces you to Cisco Network Services Orchestrator (NSO). You will learn to install Cisco NSO and use it to manage devices and create services based on YANG templates with XPath. This course provides an overview of NSO as a network automation solution as well as introducing you to NETCONF, YANG, and XPath. You will learn about managing devices and creating device templates, service management and service package creation, network element drivers, interfacing with other systems using APIs, configuring and troubleshooting system settings, managing alarms and reporting, configuring NSO for scalability and performance, and capabilities that can be added to Cisco NSO. Course Outline Introducing Service Orchestration with Cisco NSO Exploring Cisco NSO Architecture Orchestrating Network Solutions Describing Cisco NSO Operation Installing Cisco NSO Exploring the Advantages of NETCONF Managing Devices Using the Device Manager Creating YANG Models Using Services Implementing Services with Model-to-Model Mapping Designing Services in Cisco NSO Managing the Service Lifecycle Programming with Python in Cisco NSO Configuring and Troubleshooting System Settings Discovering Cisco NSO Northbound APIs Managing Alarms and Reporting Configuring Cisco NSO for Scalability and Performance Describing Cisco NSO VNF Manager and Function Packs