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Network management technologies course description A comprehensive tour of the available network management technologies available for todays networks. The course starts with basic tools such as syslog along with Python network automation. SNMP is then covered with the *flow technologies and streaming telemetry. Configuration management with ansible, Python, NETCONF and RESTCONF is then studied. The final part of the course looks at SDN. Hands on sessions are used throughout to reinforce the theory rather than teach specific manufacturer equipment. Note that sections are available as individual courses. What will you learn Evaluate network management technologies. Evaluate network management technologies. Recognise the weaknesses of SNMP versus NETCONF and streaming telemetry. Explain the role of NETCONF and RESTCONF. Compare & contrast *flow and streaming telemetry. Explain the role of SDN in network management. Automate network configuration with ansible and Python. Network management technologies course details Who will benefit: Those wishing to manage networks. (Previous Python experience is NOT needed) Prerequisites: Intro to data comms Duration 5 days Network management technologies course content Basic network management Network management What is network management? Benefits, issues. FCAPS model. Fault management, Configuration management, accounting, performance, security. What to manage, what not to manage. Managing network devices, managing servers. Monitoring networks Traditional network tools Ping..., SSH, syslog, TFTP for configurations. nmap. Wireshark. CLI. Web based management. Splunk. Nessus, snort, Kali. Hands on syslog, network inventories. Network automation using the CLI Programming and automating networks, netOps. Python, Git. Python network modules, SSH, paramiko, netmiko. EVE-NG. Hands onPython network modules. Structured versus unstructured data Problems with automation and unstructured data. XML, JSON, YAML. The role of YANG. Hands on Parsing data. SNMP SNMP architecture, SNMP MIBs, SMI, the SNMP protocol, polling security. Configuring SNMP. SNMPv1, v2, v3, SNMP security. Which version should you use? MIBs and MIB structure. mib-2, extra parts of mib-2, Private enterprise MIBs. Summary: What SNMP is good/bad at. Hands on Configuring agents and a NMS. MIB browsing. Server management Microsoft, Linux, application polling. WMI vs SNMP. Hands on: Application polling. Performance management *flow Polling, push vs pull, netflow, sflow, IPFIX, *flow. Flows. Where to monitor traffic. Comparing *flow with SNMP. Architecture: Generators and collectors. When flows are exported. NetFlow reporting products. SolarWinds. Hands on Netflow configuration. Collectors. Streaming telemetry Model driven telemetry, periodic/on change. Structured data. Telemetry protocol stack. gRPC and gNMI. Protobuf. gNMI operations. Telemetry architecture. Telegraf, databases, Grafana. Hands on Telemetry example. Configuration management Configuration management tools Chef, puppet, ansible, saltstack. Ansible architecture, controlling machines, nodes, agentless, SSH, modules. Inventories, playbooks, modules, network modules, jinja2 templates. Hands on Network configuration with ansible. NETCONF What is NETCONF? Protocol stack, Data stores, traffic flows, validating configurations, rollback. YANG data models and how YANG is used by NETCONF. XML. Explorers and other tools. Hands on anx, Python and NETCONF. RESTCONF The REST API, HTTP, What is RESTCONF? Tools including Postman. Comparison with NETCONF. Hands on Configuration with RESTCONF. Python network automation: configuration SSH issues. Using structured data. Jinja2. ncclient, requests, NAPALM, Nornir. Automated testing. Hands on Python network device configuration with nornir. Software Defined Networks and orchestration Classic SDN What is SDN? benefits. SDN architecture. SDN applications, SDN switches, SDN controllers, Network Operating Systems. Control plane, data plane. Northbound interfaces. SDN components. Southbound interfaces. OpenFlow. ONF, OpenFlow ports, Flow tables. Network virtualization Virtual networks, virtual switches, NfV. Service chaining. NfV and SDN. SDN implementations Classic SDN, Hybrid SDN, SDN via APIs, SDN via overlays. Data centre SDN, VXLAN, Service Provider SDN, SD WAN, Enterprise SDN, WiFi. SDN and open source OpenDaylight, OpenVSwitch, Open Networking Forum, Open Network Operating System. Hands onOpenStack. SD-WAN What is SD-WAN? Architecture: Edge, gateway, orchestrator, controller. Overlay and underlay. Use of MPLS, 4G/5G. Benefits and features. Secure Access Service Edge (SASE).

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for Operational Technology (OT) Engineers IT engineers Generalists, including managers, project leads, and solutions and business architects Overview Define what IIoT is and identify IIoT architectures. Identify IIoT market verticals, and their motivations and requirements. Explore Cisco IIoT networking devices, how they are different from other devices, and use common administrative tools for managing them. Explore industrial communications protocols for control and automation, and how they have been adapted to run on top of a TCP/IP network infrastructure. Describe wireless protocols used in IIoT environments, including architectures and devices used. Understand the TCP/IP protocol stack and how it is used with other protocols in IIoT environments. Discuss network protocols for clock synchronization between network devices, and describe available tools for IIoT network administration. Discuss wireless technologies used in a core LAN, and their relevance to IIoT implementations. Explore field WAN technologies and how they are used in IIoT environments. Explore legacy protocols and explain the methods available to transport non-routable protocols over modern networks. Explain fundamental concepts of Quality of Service (QoS) related to IIoT network environments. Discuss Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) operation, components, terminology, and features, and explore its use in IIoT environments. Explore Layer 2 and Layer 3 VPN technologies and describe the way they can be used on IIoT deployments. Describe Dense Wave Division Multiplexing (DWDM) technology and its use in IIoT environments. Explore Layer 1 and Layer 2 high availability technologies and redundancy mechanisms. Describe Layer 3 high availability and the need for Layer 3 redundancy in IIoT deployments The Understanding Cisco Industrial IoT Networking Foundation (INFND) v1.0 course gives you an overview of the protocols, applications, and network infrastructure you need to support and manage Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) solutions. You will learn about IIoT industry verticals and how different protocols are used within them. The course also covers configuring and verifying the protocols on Cisco© IIoT networking devices. Course Introduction.Defining Industrial Internet of ThingsExamining Common IIoT Verticals.Examining Cisco IIoT Networking Devices.Examining and Configuring Industrial Communication Protocols.Describing Wireless IIoT Protocols.Explaining and Configuring TCP/IP Protocols, Addressing, and Segmentation.Examining Network Services and Administration.Examining and Configuring Wireless Core LAN Technologies.Describing Field WAN Technologies.Examining and Configuring Transportation of Legacy Protocols.Describing, Configuring, and Verifying Quality of Service (QoS) for IIoT Protocols.Examining and Verifying MPLS and IIoT.Configuring and Explaining VPN Technology and IIoT.Describing DWDM.Configuring and Defining Layer 1 and Layer 2 High Availability Technologies.Defining and Configuring Layer 3 High Availability TechnologiesLab outline Connect to the Cisco IIoT Devices. Use Industrial Protocols with Cisco Industrial Ethernet Switches. Configure an 802.11 Client. Configure an IPv6 Address. Configure Layer 2 Network Address Translation (NAT) and IP Addressing in an Example IoT Deployment.

Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for Service providers who are designing or using VMware SD-WAN solutions or managing SD-WAN networks for customers Service providers looking to deliver a managed hybrid WAN with MPLS service Service providers transforming their MPLS networks for direct access to cloud services and increased network agility Overview By the end of the course, you should be able to meet the following objectives: Describe how VMware SASE™ solves security challenges for distributed enterprises Identify where VMware SD-WAN fits in the VMware SASE framework Describe the process for validating the installation of VMware SD-WAN Orchestrator and Gateway in a service provider environment Describe the features for monitoring and maintaining a VMware SD-WAN installation Evaluate the security features and certificate operations for managing a VMware SD-WAN installation Describe VMware SD-WAN Edge licensing and license types Describe the features of VMware Edge Network Intelligence™ Recognize VMware SD-WAN network monitoring tools for generating reports, events, and alerts Recognize the remote diagnostic actions available on VMware SD-WAN Orchestrator Troubleshoot VMware SD-WAN Orchestrator and Gateway common issues This three-day, hands-on training course provides you with the advanced knowledge, skills, and tools to achieve competency in operating and troubleshooting the VMware SD-WAN? environment for service providers.In this course, you focus on deploying and managing VMware SD-WAN for a service provider, including troubleshooting common issues. Course Introduction Introductions and course logistics Course objectives VMware SD-WAN Installation for Service Providers Describe security challenges for distributed enterprises Describe the VMware SASE solution for securing distributed enterprises Describe VMware deployment models for service providers Explain how VMware SD-WAN can help to transform MPLS networks to service-ready networks Identify resource requirements for installing VMware SD-WAN Orchestrator and Gateways Describe the procedure for installing VMware SD-WAN Orchestrator Describe the process for provisioning VMware SD-WAN Orchestrator Identify the external service dependencies for VMware SD-WAN Orchestrator Recognize disaster recovery options for SD-WAN Orchestrator Describe the disaster recovery workflow for VMware SD-WAN Orchestrator Identify the requirements for installing VMware SD-WAN Gateway instances Describe the procedure for installing VMware SD-WAN Gateway instances Describe the procedure for installing VMware SD-WAN Gateway instances on ESXi hosts identify Data Plane Development Kit support for gateway performance Describe the VMware SD-WAN Gateway deployment modes for service providers Configure a VMware SD-WAN Gateway for a service provider Assign a VMware SD-WAN Gateway for a service provider VMware SD-WAN Monitoring and Maintenance Describe VMware SD-WAN Orchestrator system health-monitoring features Describe VMware SD-WAN Orchestrator process-monitoring features Describe VMware SD-WAN Orchestrator storage-monitoring features Describe VMware SD-WAN Orchestrator database-monitoring features Describe the VMware SD-WAN Orchestrator upgrade process Describe the VMware SD-WAN Orchestrator backup and data archival processes Describe the VMware SD-WAN Orchestrator process to expand database disks Describe the VMware SD-WAN Orchestrator system metrics for monitoring Describe how systems metrics are collected for monitoring VMware SD-WAN Orchestrator Describe VMware SD-WAN Gateway additions and removals Describe the VMware SD-WAN Gateway upgrade process Describe the VMware SD-WAN Gateway validation process VMware SD-WAN Security and Edge Licensing Describe the VMware SD-WAN PKI security infrastructure Recognize VMware SD-WAN PKI authentication modes Describe VMware SD-WAN certificate operations Describe the VMware SD-WAN PKI certificate authentication configuration Describe the VMware SD-WAN PKI configuration process Compare operator and partner logins Describe the VMware SD-WAN self-signed certificate authority process Describe VMware SD-WAN certificate authority renewal and revocation Describe the VMware SD-WAN intermediate certificate authority Describe the VMware SD-WAN certificate chain of trust Describe the VMware SD-WAN Edge licensing and license types Assign and view the VMware SD-WAN Edge licenses and reports VMware SD-WAN Reporting and Diagnostics Describe the VMware SD-WAN network monitoring tools Describe the VMware SD-WAN network visibility options and controls Identify the VMware SD-WAN Orchestrator reporting features Describe and analyze VMware SD-WAN Orchestrator events View enterprise reports by operator, partner, and administrator View historical network insights and real-time reports on path visibility Describe common VMware SD-WAN alerts Describe the VMware SD-WAN heart mechanism for alerts Configure VMware SD-WAN alerts Analyze common VMware SD-WAN alerts Use standard networking tools for monitoring VMware SD-WAN Describe remote diagnostic actions available on VMware SD-WAN Orchestrator Use the remote diagnostics tools on VMware SD-WAN Orchestrator Generate remote diagnostics bundles and packet captures VMware SD-WAN Orchestrator and Gateway Troubleshooting Recognize the basic sanity checks to troubleshoot VMware SD-WAN Orchestrator Create diagnostic bundles to enable support to troubleshoot VMware SD-WAN Orchestrator Recognize the basic checks to troubleshoot VMware SD-WAN Orchestrator Troubleshoot common VMware SD-WAN Orchestrator performance issues Describe the tools available to troubleshoot VMware SD-WAN Gateway Analyze sample outputs for debugging a VMware SD-WAN Gateway issue Use Data Plane Development Kit to improve VMware SD-WAN Gateway performance VMware SD-WAN Orchestrator and Gateway Commands Recognize when and how to use VMware SD-WAN Orchestrator database-monitoring commands Recognize when and how to use the VMware SD-WAN Gateway process-monitoring commands

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 This course is designed for technical professionals who need to know how to deploy Cisco ASR 9000 Series routers in their network environment. The primary audience for this course includes: System engineers Technical support personnel Channel partners, resellers Overview After taking this course, you should be able to: List and describe the major features and benefits of a Cisco ASR 9000 Series router List and describe the major features and benefits of the Cisco 64-Bit IOS XR operating system Understand data flow through the Cisco ASR 9000 Series router Configure Cisco ASR 9000, back out of configuration changes, and restore older versions of the configuration Install the Cisco IOS XR 64-Bit Software operating system, package information envelopes, and software maintenance updates Enable multicast routing on a Cisco ASR 9900 Series router Configure Layer 3 VPN services Configure Ethernet link bundles Configure local Ethernet Line (E-Line) Layer 2 VPN (L2VPN) Configure Ethernet over Multiprotocol Label Switching (EoMPLS) E-Line L2VPN Configure EoMPLS with pseudowire backup Configure local Ethernet LAN(E-LAN) L2VPN Describe Virtual Private LAN Service (VPLS) L2VPN Describe VPLS with Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) autodiscovery Configure service-based Connectivity Fault Management (CFM) Configure Layer 2 multicast features Describe basic QoS implementation Describe how to configure and verify network Virtualization (nV) on the ASR 9000 series The Cisco Aggregation Services Router 9000 Series Essentials (ASR9KE) v6.0 course introduces you to the features and functions of the Cisco© Aggregation Services Router (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, Layer 2 and Layer 3 services, routing protocols including Segment Routing, Layer 2 and Layer 3 multicast, Quality of Service (QoS) features, and network virtualization. The course investigates Cisco Internetworking Operating System (IOS) XR 64-Bit Linux-based feature parity in the environment, as well as how to install Cisco IOS© XR 64-Bit software packages. Cisco ASR 9000 Series Hardware Examining the Cisco ASR 9000 Series Chassis Examining the Cisco ASR 9000 Series Architecture Examining the Route Switch Processor/ Route Processor (RSP/RP) Functions and Fabric Architecture Examining the Cisco ASR 9000 Series Line Card Examining the Cisco ASR 9000 Power Subsystems Cisco IOS XR 64-Bit Software Architecture and Linux Fundamentals Cisco IOS XR 64-Bit Software Fundamentals Cisco ASR 9000 IOS XR 64-Bit vs. 32-Bit Exploring Linux Fundamentals Cisco IOS XR 64-Bit Software Installation Examining Resource Allocations and Media Mappings Migrating to Cisco IOS XR 64-Bit Software Performing Disaster Recovery Installing Software Packages Cisco IOS XR 64-Bit Software Configuration Basics Configuring Cisco IOS XR 64-Bit Basic Operations Cisco IOS XR 64-Bit Initial Configuration Reviewing the Configuration Cisco IOS XR 64-Bit Software Routing Protocols Exploring Intermediate System to Intermediate System (IS-IS) Exploring OSPF Exploring BGP Exploring Routing Protocol for LLN Multicast Routing Exploring Multicast Routing Exploring Protocol Independent Multicast (PIM) Cisco Multiprotocol Label Switching Examining the MPLS Forwarding Infrastructure Implementing the MPLS Label Distribution Protocol (LDP) Cisco IOS XR 64-Bit Segment Routing Segment Routing Concepts Interior Gateway Protocol Segment Routing (IGP SR) Control Plane Overview Prefix and Adjacency Segment IDs (SIDs) SR IS-IS Multi-Level and OSPF Multi-Area IS-IS SR Configuration and Verification OSPF SR Configuration and Verification Layer 3 VPNs Examining L3VPNs Exploring L3VPN Control and Data Flow Configuring L3VPNs Verifying the L3VPN Operation Cisco ASR 9000 Layer 2 Architecture Examining Carrier Ethernet and Flexible Ethernet Edge Comparing Layer 2 and Layer 3 VPNs Examining the ASR 9000 Layer 2 Infrastructure and Ethernet Flow Points (EFPs) Layers 2 and 3 Coexistence and VLAN Tag Manipulation Exploring the Layer 2 Network Infrastructure Point-to-Point Layer 2 Services Point-to-Point Alternating Current-Alternating Current (AC-AC) and Attachment Circuit Redundancy Point-to-Point AC-Pseudowire (PW) Cross-Connect Examining Pseudowire Redundancy and Resiliency Layer 2 Multicast Examining the Cisco ASR 9000 Series Multicast Implementing Multicast Quality of Service QoS Basics and the Modular QoS CLI (MQC) Mode Layer 2 QoS Example

Duration 4 Days 24 CPD hours This course is intended for Systems engineers Network engineers Field engineers Technical support personnel Channel partners and resellers Overview After taking this course, you should be able to: Describe the key concepts of segment routing Implement and verify IGP segment routing Migrate an existing Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) LDP-based network to segment routing Implement and verify TI-LFA segment routing Instantiate segment routing policies Instantiate multidomain segment routing policies Configure and verify BGP prefix segments and SR-based services The Implementing Segment Routing on Cisco IOS XR (SEGRTE201) v2.0 course covers the fundamental concepts of segment routing (SR), how to configure and verify segment routing within an Interior Gateway Protocol (IGP), and the interworking of Label Distribution Protocol (LDP) with segment routing. You will learn how to implement topology-independent loop-free alternate (TI-LFA) using segment routing, and how to instantiate and verify segment routing traffic engineering policies. You will also learn how to implement segment routing within Border Gateway Protocol (BGP). Course Outline Introduction to Segment Routing IGP Segment Routing Implementation and Verification Segment Routing and LDP Interworking Topology Independent ? Loop Free Alternate Segment Routing Policies ? Traffic Engineering (SR-TE) Multidomain SR Policies BGP Prefix Segment and Egress Peer Engineering Additional course details: Nexus Humans Cisco Implementing Segment Routing on Cisco IOS XR v2.0 (SEGRTE201) 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 Segment Routing on Cisco IOS XR v2.0 (SEGRTE201) 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 Systems engineers Network engineers Field engineers Technical support personnel Channel partners and resellers Overview After taking this course, you should be able to: Describe the key concepts of segment routing Implement and verify IGP segment routing Migrate an existing Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) LDP-based network to segment routing Implement and verify TI-LFA segment routing Instantiate segment routing policies Instantiate multidomain segment routing policies Configure and verify BGP prefix segments and SR-based services The Implementing Segment Routing on Cisco IOS XR (SEGRTE201) v2.0 course covers the fundamental concepts of Segment Routing (SR), how to configure and verify segment routing within an Interior Gateway Protocol (IGP), and the interworking of Label Distribution Protocol (LDP) with segment routing. You will learn how to implement Topology-Independent Loop-Free Alternate (TI-LFA) using segment routing, and how to instantiate and verify segment routing traffic engineering policies. You will also learn how to implement segment routing within Border Gateway Protocol (BGP). Introduction to Segment Routing Examining Unified Fabric Routing Exploring Segment Routing Concepts Examining Segment Types Examining the Segment Routing Global Block (SRGB) IGP Segment Routing Implementation and Verification Examining the IGP Control Plane Examining SRGB and IGP Interactions Examining Prefix and Adjacency SIDs Intermediate System to Intermediate System (IS-IS) Multilevel and Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) Multi-Area Configuring and Verifying IS-IS SR Operation Configuring and Verifying OSPF SR Operation Segment Routing and LDP Interworking SR and LDP Interworking Data Plane Mapping Server Function and Configuration Interworking Deployment Models Topology Independent ? Loop Free Alternate Examining Classic LFA Examining TI-LFA Fundamentals Implementing and Verifying TI-LFA for SR Traffic Implementing and Verifying SR TI-LFA for LDP Traffic TI-LFA and SR LDP Interworking Segment Routing Policies ? Traffic Engineering (SR-TE) Exploring SR Policies Introducing the Anycast and Binding SIDs Enabling and Verifying SR Policies Instantiating SR Policies Instantiating SR Policies using BGP Dynamic Multidomain SR Policies Configuring and Verifying a Path Computation Element (PCE) Configuring and Verifying BGP Link-State (LS) Configuring Multidomain SR Policies with a PCE Configuring Multidomain SR Policies with On Demand Next-Hop (ODN) Segment Routing?Based Services Examining the BGP Prefix-SID Operation Configuring and Verifying the BGP Prefix SID Examining Egress Peer Engineering Examining the BGP Prefix-SID Operation SR Flexible Algorithm and Performance Measurement (PM) Delay SR-Enabled VPNs

Duration 4 Days 24 CPD hours This course is intended for Network administrators Network operators Network architects System installers System integrators System administrators Overview After taking this course, you should be able to: Explain the advantages of CNC for service lifecycle functions Describe the architecture of the Cisco Crosswork Network Controller and its components Describe the main operations features and capabilities of CNC Perform the installation and initial configuration of the Cisco Crosswork Network Controller Onboard network devices in CNC Enable data collection in CNC using Crosswork Data Gateway Provision traffic engineering policies to be used by network services Explore network topology and inventory details by using the available visualizing tools Optimize a network service instance for bandwidth utilization during the lifetime of service instances Bind newly provisioned Layer 2 and Layer 3 VPN service instances to traffic engineering policies Develop custom Layer 2 and Layer 3 Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) VPN service definitions Configure Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to monitor the health of devices Develop plays and playbooks for closed loop automation Automate network operations and maintenance tasks Explore closed loop workflows Use northbound application programing interfaces to integrate other systems with CNC Send alerts to northbound systems Configure the collection and exporting of data to external endpoints Manage the Crosswork cluster Deploy CNC for optimal availability, scalability, and performance Troubleshoot CNC issues The Implementing Cisco Crosswork Network Controller (SPCNCI) v1.0 course introduces you to the Cisco© Crosswork Network Controller (CNC) and its installation. Through a series of lectures and labs you will learn to use Cisco CNC to streamline, manage, and automate service lifecycle functions spanning across service provisioning, visualization, monitoring, and optimization. You will also get an overview of Cisco CNC as an IP transport network controller platform, of its components, and of its utility in various use-cases such as boosting operational agility, improving intent-based service delivery, and reducing the cost of operations.This course will also teach you about creating custom service definitions, tactical traffic engineering policies, automated provisioning of services, and real-time traffic optimization. Additionally, you will learn about implementing closed loop automation workflows for remediation, optimization, and maintenance. Finally, this course will teach you to understand APIs to help interface with other systems, as well as best practices, including sizing guidelines across components of the CNC meant to meet scalability and high-availability requirements. Course Outline Introducing Cisco CNC Exploring Cisco CNC Architecture Describing Cisco CNC Unified Functions Installing and Configuring Cisco CNC Onboarding Network Devices Setting Up Data Collection Provisioning Traffic Engineering Policies Visualizing and Exploring Network Topology and Inventory Details Optimizing Networks Using Closed-Loop Automation Orchestrating VPN Services Developing Custom L2VPN and L3VPN Service Definitions Configuring KPIs to Monitor Device Health Automating Maintenance and Closed Loop Remediation Automating Network Maintenance Tasks Exploring Closed Loop Workflows Exploring Northbound APIs for External System Integration Managing System Alerts Collecting and Exporting Data to External Endpoints Operating a Cisco Crosswork Cluster Implementing CNC for High Availability, Scalability, and Performance Troubleshooting Cisco CNC Additional course details: Nexus Humans Cisco Implementing Cisco Crosswork Network Controller v1.0 (SPCNCI) 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 Crosswork Network Controller v1.0 (SPCNCI) 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 engineers and technicians that are working in the enterprise sector. Overview - Describe the factors that led to the development of IPv6 and possible uses of this new IP structure - Describe the structure of the IPv6 address format, how IPv6 interacts with data link layer technologies, and how IPv6 is supported in Cisco IOS Software - Implement IPv6 services and applications - Understand the updates to IPv4 routing protocols needed to support IPv6 topologies - Understand multicast concepts and IPv6 multicast specifics - Evaluate the scenario and desired outcome and identify the best transition mechanism for the situation - Describe security issues, how security for IPv6 is different than for IPv4, and emerging practices for IPv6-enabled networks - Describe the standards bodies that define IPv6 address allocation, in addition to one of the leading IPv6 deployment issuesâ€'multihoming - Describe the deployment strategies that service providers might consider when deploying IPv6 - Describe case studies for enterprise, service provider, and branch networks This course is a five-day course aimed at providing network engineers and technicians that are working in the enterprise sector with the knowledge and skills that are needed to study and configure Cisco IOS Software IPv6 features. Introduction to IPv6 Explaining the Rationale for IPv6 Evaluating IPv6 Features and Benefits Understanding Market Drivers IPv6 Operations Understanding the IPv6 Addressing Architecture Describing the IPv6 Header Format Enabling IPv6 on Hosts Enabling IPv6 on Cisco Routers Using ICMPv6 and Neighbor Discovery IPv6 Services IPv6 Mobility Describing DNS in an IPv6 Environment Understanding DHCPv6 Operations Understanding QoS Support in an IPv6 Environment Using Cisco IOS Software Features IPv6-Enabled Routing Protocols Routing with RIPng Examining OSPFv3 Examining Integrated IS-IS Examining EIGRP for IPv6 Understanding MP-BGP Configuring IPv6 Policy-Based Routing Configuring FHRP for IPv6 Configuring Route Redistribution IPv6 Multicast Services Implementing Multicast in an IPv6 Network Using IPv6 MLD IPv6 Transition Mechanisms Implementing Dual-Stack Describing IPv6 Tunneling Mechanisms IPv6 Security Configuring IPv6 ACLs Using IPsec, IKE, and VPNs Discussing Security Issues in an IPv6 Transition Environment Understanding IPv6 Security Practices Configuring Cisco IOS Firewall for IPv6 Deploying IPv6 Examining IPv6 Address Allocation Understanding the IPv6 Multihoming Issue Identifying IPv6 Enterprise Deployment Strategies IPv6 and Service Providers Identifying IPv6 Service Provider Deployment Understanding Support for IPv6 in MPLS Understanding 6VPE Understanding IPv6 Broadband Access Services IPv6 Case Studies Planning and Implementing IPv6 in Enterprise Networks Planning and Implementing IPv6 in Service Provider Networks Planning and Implementing IPv6 in Branch Networks Lab Exercises Lab 2-1: Enabling IPv6 on Hosts Lab 2-2: Using Neighbor Discovery Lab 3-1: Using Prefix Delegation Lab 4-1: Routing with OSPFv3 Lab 4-2: Routing with IS-IS Lab 4-3: Routing with EIGRP Lab 4-4: Routing with BGP and MP-BGP Lab 5-1: Multicasting Lab 6-1: Implementing Tunnels for IPv6 Lab 7-1: Configuring Advanced ACLs Lab 7-2: Implementing IPsec and IKE Lab 7-3: Configuring Cisco IOS Firewall Lab 9-1: Configuring 6PE and 6VPE Configuration Files Summary Lab Activity Solutions Teardown and Restoration Additional course details: Nexus Humans Cisco IPv6 Fundamentals, Design and Deployment 3.0 (IP6FD) 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 IPv6 Fundamentals, Design and Deployment 3.0 (IP6FD) 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 Customers, cloud architects, systems engineers, data center administrators, and cloud administrators with experience in managed services or managing a service provider environment Overview By the end of the course, you should be able to meet the following objectives: Describe the advanced architecture of a VMware Cloud Director environment Design Cloud Director Federation Explain use cases for CPOM Explain basic concepts of NSX-V and NSX-T design with VMware Cloud Director Discuss the integration of AVI Load Balancer Services Explain use of migration tools from NSX-V to NSX-T Data Center Explain the integration of Advanced Load Balancer with NSX Discuss the use cases for NSX Advanced Load Balancer Describe the architecture of VMware vCloud Availability for vCloud Director Discuss the use cases for migration with vCloud Availability Describe the architecture of vRealize Operations in a Service Provider Environment Explain the use cases for vRealize Operations Tenant App Explain VMware Cloud Director orchestration and extensibility Explain use cases for XaaS Integration Discuss UI customization for Service Provider and Tenants This five-day, hands-on training course provides you with the advanced knowledge, skills, and tools to design and utilize a cloud solution based on VMware Cloud Director?. Besides learning about an advanced cloud architecture, you learn about the integration of VMware Cloud Director with the products VMware Cloud Director Availability?, VMware vRealize© Orchestrator?, VMware vRealize© Operations? (including the Tenant App), VMware NSX-T© Data Center and VMware NSX© Advanced Load Balancer? (Avi Networks). This course covers the migration from VMware NSX© for vSphere© (NSX-V) to VMware NSX-T© Data Center in a VMware Cloud Director environment. You learn about how the NSX Advanced Load Balancer can be used and integrated in a service provider environment. Besides the advanced know-how of the vRealize Operations Tenant App and Cloud Availability, the course also discusses the extensibility and orchestration of workflows in Cloud Director. For all the topics covered in the class, intensive hands-on labs will be taken by the students to provide proper insights into all the products. Course Introduction Introductions and course logistics Course objectives Advanced VMware Cloud Director Architecture Explain the basic concepts and terminologies in a VMware Cloud Director environment Describe the basic architecture of a VMware Cloud Director environment Follow a proven process to design and deploy a cloud solution Gather and analyze business and application requirements Document design requirements, constraints, assumptions, and risks Use a systematic method to evaluate and document design decisions Explain the differences between conceptual, logical, and physical designs Describe the concepts of Provider SLAs Discuss the advantages of standardized and flexible cloud platforms Explain how you can use a building-block design approach with VMware products to architect a flexible but standardized cloud environment Impact on Monetization of service definitions Discuss the design and implications of a vSphere Design for the Cloud Platform Explain the use of Single vs. Stretched vs. Multi-Site deployments Design Cloud Director Federation Explain use cases for CPOM NSX for vSphere vs. NSX-T and Migration Describe the NSX Management cluster architecture, components, and communication channels Identify the workflows involved in configuring the NSX Management cluster Validate and troubleshoot the NSX Management cluster formation Explain basic concepts of NSX-V and NSX-T design with VMware Cloud Director Discuss the use cases for Edge Services Discuss the use cases for Distributed Network Services Discuss the features available in NSX-V vs. NSX-T Explain the integration of external networks (such as MPLS, DirectConnect) Explain the integration of 3rd party network services (NON-VMware Edge Services, WAF) Discuss the integration of AVI Load Balancer Services Discuss different migration scenarios Explain pre-requisites for migration from NSX-V to NSX-T Explain use of migration tools from NSX-V to NSX-T NSX Advanced Load Balancer Explain basic concepts of NSX Advanced Load Balancer Explain the integration of NSX Advanced Load Balancer with NSX Discuss the use cases for NSX Advanced Load Balancer VMware vCloud Availability Describe the architecture of VMware vCloud Availability for vCloud Director Explain the prerequisites of vCloud Availability for Cloud Director Discuss the implementation of vCloud Availability for Cloud Director Discuss the use cases for migration with vCloud Availability Explain setup of data seeds for vCloud Availability Discuss the use cases for Disaster Recover as a Service with vCloud Availability Explain connectivity for vCloud Availability to Cloud use cases Understand requirements for vCloud Availability OnPrem to Cloud failover and failback vRealize Operations Tenant App / Chargeback Describe the architecture of vRealize Operations in a Service Provider Describe the architecture of vRealize Operations Tenant App Explain the use cases for vRealize Operations Tenant App Explain use cases for vRealize Operations Manager in Service Provider environments Discuss vRealize Operations Manager Management Packs Explain advanced troubleshooting in service provider environments with vRealize Operations Manager Discuss architecture and integration of vRealize Operations Manager Tenant App Explain connectivity of the vRealize Operations Manager Tenant App Discuss user and role management of the vRealize Operations Manager Tenant App Describe billing policy definition in the vRealize Operations Manager Tenant App VMware Cloud Director Orchestration Explain VMware Cloud Director orchestration Explain vRealize Orchestrator use cases Describe the architecture of vRealize Orchestrator in a Service Provider environment Explain use cases for VMware Cloud Director blocking tasks Explain use cases for XaaS Integration Design workflows, objects Discuss UI customization for Service Provider and Tenants Explain integration of custom elements in VMware Cloud Director Explain use cases for Extensibility SDK Additional course details:Notes Delivery by TDSynex, Exit Certified and New Horizons an VMware Authorised Training Centre (VATC) Nexus Humans VMware Cloud Director: Advanced Workshop [v10.2] 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 VMware Cloud Director: Advanced Workshop [v10.2] 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.