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Duration 4 Days 24 CPD hours This course is intended for System installersSystem integratorsSystem administratorsNetwork administratorsSolutions designers Overview After completing this course, you should be able to:Explain transactional service activation and how it relates to business requirementsExplain the benefits and uses of Cisco NSOExplain how Cisco NSO communicates with network devicesUnderstand the NETCONF protocol and be able to read and write simple YANG modelsInstall NSO and describe how NSO uses NETCONF and the Device Manager componentUnderstand the difference between devices that are fully NETCONF capable and those that are less or not NETCONF capableExplain the YANG service model structureDescribe how YANG is used with NSO, create and deploy a service, and explain NSO FASTMAPDesign and manage services with YANG modelsPerform NSO configuration and basic troubleshooting, and describe the following NSO features: integration options, alarms and reporting, scalability and performance options, and available function packsUse logs to troubleshoot the Cisco NSO deployment and check NSO communication with network devicesExplain the mapping logic of service parameters to device models and consequently to device configurationsDescribe the use of different integration options and APIsExplain the use of Reactive FASTMAP for manipulating and implementing advanced Network Functions Virtualization (NFV) componentsDescribe the use of feature components and function packsDefine and explain the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) Open Source NFV Management and Orchestration (MANO) principles and solutionWork with the alarm console, and understand the NSO alarm structure and how it conforms to modern network operations procedures The Cisco NSO Essentials for Programmers and Network Architects (NSO201) 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 a brief overview of NSO as a network automation solution, as well as an introduction to NETCONF, YANG, and XPath. You will learn about service packages, network element drivers, and Application Programming Interfaces (APIs). The course also covers service creation, device and configuration management, NSO maintenance, NSO options and integrations, and basic NSO troubleshooting. Introduction to Cisco NSO Meeting Challenges with Orchestration Challenges of Network Management Challenges of Network Orchestration NSO Features and Benefits That Meet Challenges Standardized Approach What Is NSO? Logical Architecture Components What Does NSO Do? Orchestration Use Cases How Does NSO Work? Introduction to NETCONF and YANG Packages Mapping Logic Network Element Drivers (NEDs) Resources and Training Resources Training Get Started with Cisco NSO Installing Cisco NSO Setup Overview Cisco NSO Local Installation Installing NEDs Using NetSim NETCONF Overview Challenges of Network Management Introduction to NETCONF NETCONF Operation Device Manager Device Manager Overview Device Configuration Management Device Connection Management Templates and Groups Other Device Management Tools Service Manager Essentials YANG Overview Introduction to YANG Other Representations of YANG Data Types XPath Overview Basic YANG Statements Can You Spot the Error? Using Services Package Architecture Creating a Service Package Sample Service Configuration Service Template YANG Service Model Deploying a Service Model-to-Model Mapping Mapping Introduction Mapping Logic FASTMAP Template Processing Service Design and Cisco NSO Programmability Service Design Service Design Overview Top-Down Approach Bottom-Up Approach Device Configuration Service Model Service Management Service Management Tasks Service Lifecycle Management Guidelines NSO Programmability Introduction NSO Programmability Overview Python Service Skeleton Creating a Service YANG Model Creating a Service Template Template Processing with Python Cisco NSO Flexibility System Configuration and Troubleshooting System Configuration System Troubleshooting Integration Integration Options NETCONF Server Web Integration SNMP Agent Alarm Management and Reporting Alarm Management Reporting Scalability and Performance High Availability High-Availability Cluster Communications Clustering Layered Service Architecture Addressing Performance Limitations Components and Function Packs Function Packs NFV Orchestration Reactive FASTMAP

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for The primary audience for this course is as follows: Server Administrators Systems Engineers Storage Administrators Technical Solutions Architects Integrators and Partners Consulting Systems Engineers Network Administrators Network Engineers Network Managers Architects Overview Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to meet these overall objectives: Understand, describe, and configure Cisco Intersight (on prem and SaaS models) Understand, describe, and configure Intersight Advanced features (IST, ICO, IWOM) Understand, describe, and configure IMM and UMM mode for UCS Understand, describe, and configure Cisco X-Series (FI, IFM, X210c Server, Adv Fabric Module) Create Intersight Pools, Policies, and Management for X-Series Design and operate Cisco UCS with Intersight Managed Mode Solutions This deep-dive training covers Cisco UCS X-Series server family and how Intersight can be the enablement platform for all UCS servers. We will cover Intersight features such as IWOM, IST, ICO, and programmability either On-Prem or in the Cloud. Attendees will learn the breadth of the physical X-Series (pools, policies, firmware, so much more) platform as well as maintaining existing infrastructure with Intersight Infrastructures Services. Also covered is how to manage physical, virtual, cloud platforms and deploy to any or all. Section 1: Intersight Foundations Intersight Architecture Flexible Deployment Models Cisco Intersight Infrastructure Service Licensing Intersight Essentials License Tier Intersight Advantage License Tier Intersight Premier License Tier Section 2: Monitoring and Maintaining UCS Infrastructure with Intersight Device Health and Monitoring Standalone Management for UCS C-Series Servers Server Compatibility (HCL), Advisories (CVEs), and Contract Status Firmware Upgrades Section 3: Designing & Operationalizing Cisco UCS Solutions with Intersight Implementing Cisco Hyperflex with Intersight Managing Cisco HyperFlex in vSphere Environment Section 4: Cisco UCS M5, M6, X Overview and Configuration Cisco UCS X-Series with Intersight Deployment Architecture X-Series Fabric Interconnects Compute X-Series Power/Cooling Efficiency Cooling Capacity Airflow Thermal Policies Future-Proof Cooling Power Policies Compute Series Architecture ? C220 M6 Architecture ? C240 M6 Cisco VIC Offerings for M6 GPU Offerings for X-Series Management Options for C220 / C240 M6 Rack Servers UCS 7th Generation Intel Rack Servers Architecture ? C220 M7 Architecture ? C240 M7 Intel 4th Gen Intel© Xeon© SP Sapphire Rapids High Level Features M7 Memory DIMMs Architecture ? C225 M6 Architecture ? C245 M6 Section 5: Designing Cisco UCS LAN and SAN Connectivity LAN Connectivity Overview Gen 4 End Host Mode Requirements for Configuring VLANs in Cisco UCS Manager Role of the vNIC in Abstracting MAC Addresses Configuring Compute Node SAN Connectivity Fibre Channel Switching Fibre Channel Operating Modes EHM and N-Port Virtualization Configuring VSANs in Cisco UCS Manager Creating VSANs and FCoE VLANs in Cisco UCS Role of vHBAs when Abstracting WWNNs and WWPNs into a Service Profile Configuring Manual Uplink Pinning and Recovery from Failure Section 6: Configuring Cisco UCS-X in IMM Mode IMM and Domain Profiles Domain Policy Concepts and Usage Cisco Intersight Server Profiles Creating and Deploying a UCS C-Series Server Profile ? Process Overview Importing a Server Profile ? Process Overview Upgrading Firmware Cisco IMM Transition Tool Thermal Policies Power Policies Section 7: Implementing Cisco UCS-X Firmware Updates Intersight Platform Firmware Operations Overview Intersight Firmware Bundles Cisco Stand-Alone Firmware Management Cisco HX Firmware Management UCS Managed Infrastructure Firmware Management UCS Intersight Managed Mode Firmware Management Hardware Compatibility List Section 8: Intersight Workload Optimizer (IWO) Intersight Workload Optimizer Overview IWO Delivery and Tiers Workload Optimizer ? What?s New? IWO Value Proposition Application Resource Management IWO Market Section 9: Intersight Cloud Orchestrator (ICO) Sample Scenario Workflow Designer Validate and Execute a Workflow ICO ? Intersight Cloud Orchestrator Infrastructure Orchestration Infrastructure as Code with ICO Immutability with Intersight Cloud Orchestrator Workflow Versions Rollback Tasks (Task Designer) Section 10: Intersight API Overview Intersight API Resources SDKs / Ansible Modules Use Case Additional course details: Nexus Humans Administering Cisco UCS X-Series Solutions with Intersight (INTUCSX) 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 Administering Cisco UCS X-Series Solutions with Intersight (INTUCSX) 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 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for Network engineers, technical support personnel, reseller support engineers, and others responsible for implementing and/or maintaining the Juniper Networks products covered in this course. Overview Describe typical uses of static, aggregate, and generated routes. Configure and monitor static, aggregate, and generated routes. Explain the purpose of Martian routes and add new entries to the default list. This two-day course provides students with intermediate routing knowledge and configuration examples. The course includes an overview of protocol independent routing feature. Chapter 1: Course Introduction Course Introduction Chapter 2: Protocol-Independent Routing Static Routes Aggregated Routes Generated Routes Martian Addresses Routing Instances Chapter 3: 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 Chapter 4: Open Shortest Path First Overview of OSPF Adjacency Formation and the Designated Router Election OSPF Scalability Configuring and Monitoring OSPF Basic OSPF Troubleshooting Chapter 5: Border Gateway Protocol Overview of BGP BGP Attributes IBGP Versus EBGP Configuring and Monitoring BGP Chapter 6: IP Tunneling Overview of IP Tunneling GRE and IP-IP Tunnels Implementing GRE and IP-IP Tunnels Chapter 7: High Availability Overview of High Availability Networks GR Graceful RE Switchover Nonstop Active Routing BFD VRRP Appendix A

Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for This program is designed for students who have attended successfully the IJOS and JRE courses (prior to April 1, 2017) or the IJOS course (since April 3, 2017) and are working toward JNCIA-JUNOS certification. Overview The objectives for this course follow the requirements for the current JNCIA-JUNOS. At the end of this course, the successful student will be able to: Identify the concepts and functionality of various fundamental elements of networking Identify the concepts, benefits and functionality of the core elements of the Junos OS Identify the concepts, operation and functionality of the Junos user interfaces Identify the main elements for configuring Junos devices Describe how to configure basic components of a Junos device Identify methods of monitoring and maintaining Junos devices Describe monitoring and maintenance procedures for a Junos device Identify basic routing concepts and functionality for Junos devices Describe how to configure and monitor basic routing elements for a Junos device Identify the concepts and functionality of routing policy and firewall filters on Junos devices Describe how to configure and monitor routing policies and firewall filters on a Junos device Apply knowledge of Junos operating system configuration, operations, and functionality to real-world scenarios This two-day course provides students with intermediate switching knowledge and configuration examples using Junos Enhanced Layer 2 Software. Chapter 1: Course Introduction Course Introduction Chapter 2: Layer 2 Switching Ethernet Bridging Basics Terminology and Design Considerations Overview of Enterprise Switching Platforms Enabling and Monitoring Layer 2 Switching Operations Lab 1: Implementing Layer 2 Switching Chapter 3: Virtual Networks Overview of VLANs Configuring and Monitoring VLANs Voice VLAN Native VLAN Routed VLAN Interfaces Lab 2: Implementing Virtual Networks Chapter 4: Routing Instances Routing Instances Overview Configuring and Monitoring Virtual Switches Chapter 5: Spanning Tree Spanning Tree Protocol Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol Configuring and Monitoring STP and RSTP Protection Features: BPDU Protection Protection Features: Loop Protection Protection Features: Root Protection Lab 3: Implementing Spanning Tree Chapter 6: Port Security MAC Limiting Persistent MAC Learning DHCP Snooping Dynamic ARP Inspection (DAI) IP Source Guard Lab 4: Implementing Port Security Chapter 7: Device Security and Firewall Filters Storm Control Firewall Filters Lab 5: Implementing Storm Control and Firewall Filters Chapter 8: Virtual Chassis Overview of Virtual Chassis Configuring and Monitoring a Virtual Chassis Lab 6: Implementing a Virtual Chassis System Chapter 9: High Availability Features Overview of High Availability Networks Link Aggregation Groups Redundant Trunk Groups Graceful Routing Engine Switchover (GRES) Nonstop Active Routing (NSR) Nonstop Bridging (NSB) Lab 7: Implementing High Availability Features

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for Ideal candidates are IT Professionals who deploy small-to-medium scale enterprise network solutions based on Aruba products and technologies. Overview After you successfully complete this course, expect to be able to: Explain Networking Fundamentals Describe and review the Aruba Switching portfolio with customers Install and configure devices running the ArubaOS-CX Network Operating System Describe and configure VLANs Explain, describe and configure Spanning Tree Protocol Understand when to use VRRP and how to configure it Explain and configure Link Aggregation Understand and configure IP Routing Explain IP Subnetting Understand and configure OSPFv2 - Single Area Describe and configure Switch Stacking using VSF Configuration of Aruba solutions using Secure Management and Maintenance methodologies Manage, monitor, administer and operate Aruba solutions using Aruba's NetEdit tool This course teaches you the fundamental skills necessary to configure and manage modern, open standards-based networking solutions using Aruba's OS-CX routing and switching technologies. This course consists of approximately 60% lecture and 40% hands-on lab exercises to help you learn how to implement and validate small to medium enterprise network solutions. This 5-day course prepares candidates for the Aruba Certified Switching Associate exam.In this course, participants learn about ArubaOS-CX switch technologies including multi-layer switches. You will also learn about broadcast domains and Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs); secure management protocols such as AAA, SSH, HTTPS, and Dynamic Segmentation using Aruba's Role-Based Access Control (RBAC); availability technologies such as Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol (MSTP); link aggregation techniques including Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP) and switch virtualization with Aruba?s Virtual Switching Framework (VSF). Static and dynamic IP routing protocols such as Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) are also covered. Network Fundamentals What is a network? What is a Protocol? OSI Reference Model Encapsulation, frames, packets, segments Layer 2 to Layer 7 headers Media, cabling, Ethernet/wifi headers Binary/Hex/Decimal theory and conversion TCP/IP Stack (IP addressing & Transport Protocols TCP/UDP) Types of traffic: Unicast, Broadcast, Multicast TCP/IP Stack Overview Ethernet frames IPv4 Header TCP Header ? Three-way Handshake TCP Header ? Sequence Numbers TCP Header ? Port Numbers TCP Header UPD Header Basic Networking with Aruba Solutions Networking devices: Switches, Routers, Multilayer Switches, APs, Mobility Controllers, Firewalls, Servers (HTTP, DHCP, DNS, Telnet, FTP) 2-Tier vs 3-Tier hierarchy Switching Portfolio (AOS switches & AOS-CX switches) is this introducing both portfolio on a couple of slide and few slides on AOS-CX hardware architecture, software architecture and intro to NAE high level. Introduction to AOS-CX and feature set Port numbering Accessing Aruba OS-CX CLI Prompt modes/levels and navigation Context sensitive help Show logs, configuration, interfaces, transceivers, flash, version Hostname/interface name, enabling interfaces Link Layer Discovery Protocol ICMP and reachability testing tools: Ping and Traceroute PoE (standards one slide and what we support and one or two slide on configuration and verifications.) VLANs Broadcast/collision domains VLAN benefits VLAN creation DHCP server configuration in switches (optional) 802.1Q tagging Switchports vs. Routed ports MAC address table ARP table Packet Delivery part 1 Spanning Tree Protocol Redundant network L2 loops 802.1D Common Spanning Tree 802.1s 802.1w overview 802.1w load balancing 802.1w region configuration Link Aggregation Static Aggregation LACP Load Balancing IP Routing - Part 1 Default Gateway DHCP IP Helper Address IP Routing Service Inter-VLAN routing Packet Delivery Part 2 Need for layer 3 redundancy Introduction to VRF VRRP VRRP overview VRRP basic operation VRRP failover and preempt VRRP and MSTP coordination IP Routing - Part 2 Subnetting CIDR Static routes Administrative Distance Floating routes Scalability issues IP Routing - Part 3 IGP vs EGP Distance Vector vs Link State OSPF Router-ID and Hello Messages Passive interfaces States DR and BDR LSDB: LSA 1 and 2 Path selection and convergence Using cost to manipulate routes Stacking Control Plane, Management Plane, and Data Plane Introduction to Stacking technologies Stacking Benefits Centralized control and management plane Distributed Data Plane and Distributed Link Aggregation VSF VSF requirements VSF Link and member roles VSF member IDs and port numbers VSF Configuration VSF Provisioning use cases Tracing Layer 2 traffic: Unicast Tracing Layer 2 traffic: Broadcast, Multicast, and Unknown Unicast VSF Failover and OSFP Graceful-Restart VSF Link failure without MAD MAD VSX Introduction Secure Management and Maintenance OOBM port Management VRF Secure Management Protocols: AAA, SSH, HTTPS, RBAC Radius-based management auth (VSA) SNMP Web interface Configuration file management (Backup, restore, checkpoint and roll back) Operating System image management (backup and restore) Factory default/password recovery AOS-CX Management tools Intro to NetEdit NetEdit installation Basic monitoring with NetEdit AOS-CX Mobile App Additional course details: Nexus Humans Aruba OS-CX Switching Fundamentals, Rev. 20.21 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 Aruba OS-CX Switching Fundamentals, Rev. 20.21 course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.

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

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

Duration 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 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for For those seeing to prepare for CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure certification Overview This course will help prepare for CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure certification The new CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure certification program prepares you for today?s expert-level job roles in enterprise infrastructure technologies. CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure now includes automation and programmability to help you scale your enterprise infrastructure. VTP VTP and different versions Pruning EtherChannel LACP Layer 2 and Layer 3 Spanning Protocol 1d, 802.1w, and 802.1s SPAN, RSPAN, and ERSPAN DMVPN All Phases Redundancy: Two Clouds One Hub Two Hubs one Cloud Two hubs two Clouds Running Routing Protocols DMVPN over MPLS EIGRP RD, CD, S, FC, FS, and FD Configuration, and hidden debugging Authentications: MD5, and SHA, Summarization Load Balancing:Equal Cost, Unequal Cost, Add-Path, Filtering, Default Route Injection Optimization: Query Propagation Boundary, IP FRR, STUB routing (All Options) Metric: Classic, Wide Metric Route Tags: Decimal and Dotted-Decimal Notations, OTP OSPFv2 Overview and special cases GRE or Virtual-Links LSAs, FA, and RFCs (1583, 1587, 2328, 3101, 5185 and many more) Best Path Selection Network Types Area Types Optimization: GTSM, LFA, Default Route Injection Authentication: RFC 2328, RFC 5709, Summarization, Filtering BGP States Establishing a Peer Session: Regular method,Peer-Groups,Templates,Best Path Selection Attributes: Weight, AS-Path, Origin, Next-Hop, Local-Preference, Atomic-Aggregate Communities, Aggregator, and MED Load Balancing: Equal Cost,Unequal Cost,Conditional Advertisement,Out/In Bound Route Filtering and the order,ORF,Multihoming Scenarios AS-Path Manipulation: Regexp,Local-as,Allow-as,Remove-Private-as Convergence and Scalability: Route Reflectors,Confederation,Aggregation (All Options) Other BGP Features: MultiPath,Add-Path,Route-Refresh,Soft Reconfiguration IPv6 Acquiring an IPv6 Address: IPv6 General Prefix SLAAC DHCPv6 Rapid-Commit Relay Prefix Delegation IPv6 and DMVPN EIGRPv6 OSPFv3: Both flavors, LSAs, RFCs BGP for IPv6: IPv6 transport, and IPv4 route exchange Transitional Solutions: NAT-PT,6VPE,Multicast,MLD,Static RP,BSR,Embedded RP,IPv6 Traffic Filters,RA Guard,ND Inspection MPLS LDP, VRFs, RD, and RT L3VPNs Route Leaking PE to CE Routing Security Control Plane Policing VACLs Storm Control DHCP Snooping IP Source Guard DAI Private VLANs Port Security Access-lists uRPF Device Tracking IPsec Identity Use Case For FlexVPN: Site-to-Site, IKEv1, and IKEv2 Using Preshared Keys 1x Port Base Authentication : Device Roles,Port States,Authentication Process,Host Modes Network Services FHRP: HSRP, VRRP, and GLBP NAT: Static NAT, and PAT,Dynamic NAT,Policy-Base NAT,VRF-Aware NAT,VASI NAT Software Defined Infrastructure Cisco SD Access: Design a Cisco SD Access solution Underlay network (IS-IS, manual/PnP) Overlay fabric design (LISP, VXLAN, Cisco TrustSec) Fabric domains (single-site and multi-site using SD-WAN transit) Cisco SD Access deployment: Cisco DNA Center device discovery and device management Add fabric node devices to an existing fabric Host onboarding (wired endpoints only) Fabric border handoff Segmentation Macro-level segmentation using VNs Micro-level segmentation using SGTs (using Cisco ISE) Assurance Network and client health (360) Monitoring and troubleshooting Cisco SD-WAN: Design a Cisco SD-WAN solution Orchestration plane (vBond, NAT) Management Plane (vManage) Control Plane (vSmart, OMP) Data Plane (vEdge/cEdge) WAN edge deployment Onboarding new edge routers Orchestration with zero-touch provisioning/PnP OMP TLOC Configuration templates Localized policies (only QoS) Centralized policies Application aware Routing Topologies

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for Enterprise network engineers System engineers System administrators Network administrators Overview After taking this course, you should be able to: Configure classic Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP) and named EIGRP for IPv4 and IPv6 Optimize classic EIGRP and named EIGRP for IPv4 and IPv6 Troubleshoot classic EIGRP and named EIGRP for IPv4 and IPv6 Configure Open Shortest Path First (OSPF)v2 and OSPFv3 in IPv4 and IPv6 environments Optimize OSPFv2 and OSPFv3 behavior Troubleshoot OSPFv2 for IPv4 and OSPFv3 for IPv4 and IPv6 Implement route redistribution using filtering mechanisms Troubleshoot redistribution Implement path control using Policy-Based Routing (PBR) and IP service level agreement (SLA) Configure Multiprotocol-Border Gateway Protocol (MP-BGP) in IPv4 and IPv6 environments Optimize MP-BGP in IPv4 and IPv6 environments Troubleshoot MP-BGP for IPv4 and IPv6 Describe the features of Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) Describe the major architectural components of an MPLS VPN Identify the routing and packet forwarding functionalities for MPLS VPNs Explain how packets are forwarded in an MPLS VPN environment Implement Cisco Internetwork Operating System (IOS) Dynamic Multipoint VPNs (DMVPNs) Implement Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) Describe the tools available to secure the IPV6 first hop Troubleshoot Cisco router security features Troubleshoot infrastructure security and services The Implementing Cisco Enterprise Advanced Routing and Services (ENARSI) v1.0 gives you the knowledge you need to install, configure, operate, and troubleshoot an enterprise network. This course covers advanced routing and infrastructure technologies, expanding on the topics covered in the Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies (ENCOR) v1.0 course. This course may earn a Credly Badge Course Outline Implementing EIGRP Optimizing EIGRP Troubleshooting EIGRP Implementing OSPF Optimizing OSPF Troubleshooting OSPF Implementing Internal Border Gateway Protocol (IBGP) Optimizing BGP Implementing MP-BGP Troubleshooting BGP Configuring Redistribution Troubleshooting Redistribution Implementing Path Control Exploring MPLS Introducing MPLS L3 VPN Architecture Introducing MPLS L3 VPN Routing Configuring Virtual Routing and Forwarding (VRF)-Lite Implementing DMVPN Implementing DHCP Troubleshooting DHCP Introducing IPv6 First Hop Security Securing Cisco Routers Troubleshooting Infrastructure Security and Services Lab Outline Configure EIGRP Using Classic Mode and Named Mode for IPv4 and IPv6 Verify the EIGRP Topology Table Configure EIGRP Stub Routing, Summarization, and Default Routing Configure EIGRP Load Balancing and Authentication LAB: Troubleshoot EIGRP Issues Configure OSPFv3 for IPv4 and IPv6 Verify the Link-State Database Configure OSPF Stub Areas and Summarization Configure OSPF Authentication Troubleshoot OSPF Implement Routing Protocol Redistribution Manipulate Redistribution Manipulate Redistribution Using Route Maps Troubleshoot Redistribution Issues Implement PBR Configure IBGP and External Border Gateway Protocol (EBGP) Implement BGP Path Selection Configure BGP Advanced Features Configure BGP Route Reflectors Configure MP-BGP for IPv4 and IPv6 Troubleshoot BGP Issues Implement PBR Configure Routing with VRF-Lite Implement Cisco IOS DMVPN Obtain IPv6 Addresses Dynamically Troubleshoot DHCPv4 and DHCPv6 Issues Troubleshoot IPv4 and IPv6 Access Control List (ACL) Issues Configure and Verify Control Plane Policing Configure and Verify Unicast Reverse Path Forwarding (uRPF) Troubleshoot Network Management Protocol Issues: Lab 1 Troubleshoot Network Management Protocol Issues: Lab 2