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Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for The primary audience for this course is as follows: Administrator IT support personnel Helpdesk support staff The secondary audience for this course is as follows: Network Engineering Staff Overview Upon completing this course, the learner can meet these overall objectives: Demonstrate an overall understanding of the Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM) system and its environment Configure CUCM to support IP Phones Configure Cisco Unified Communications Manager and IM&Presence to support Cisco Jabber soft client. Configure CUCM to route calls to internal and PSTN destinations Configure User accounts and multi-level administration Demonstrate the use of Self Care Portal functionality Configure user features, including Hunt Groups, Call Pickup, and Call Park. Define the capabilities of and demonstrate the Bulk Administration Tool Define the SMART Licensing model for Cisco Unified Communications Demonstrate the use of the Unified Reporting tool Demonstrate the use of the Dialed Number Analyzer Explain the function of Cisco Unity Connection and the various interfaces that are used to access the system Describe the components that are required for user call processing by Cisco Unity Connection Implement the various features and options that are available to users in Cisco Unity Connection Explore Cisco Unity Connection version features and functions Use the various applications, tools, and reports that are available in Cisco Unity Connection Administering Collaboration Environments (CLACE) is an instructor-led course presented by Skyline-ATS to system administrators and customers involved with the Cisco Unified Communications Manager and Cisco Unity Connection product's day-to-day operation. The CLACE course is the replacement for the CMA / UCA courses. CLACE is a lab-intensive course. The primary focus is learning by performing the configuration tasks. The amount of theory is limited to allow more time for discovery exercises. This course introduces you to the CUCM system, the necessary procedures for administering IP Phones and Users, understanding the Dial Plan, and implementing Features. The course also covers Jabber administration and Cisco Unity Connection administration features, options, and configuration settings. In addition to instructor-led lectures and discussions, you will configure CUCM and Cisco IP Phones in the lab, either in a live classroom or WebEx remote classroom environment. While the CUCM and CUC software used in the class is version 12.5.1, the course material applies to versions 8.x, 9.x, 10.x, 11.x, or 12.x of the applications. The concepts and the lab tasks are the same for most of the software versions. Define Collaboration Technology and Benefits Define Collaboration Benefits Describe On-Premise, Cloud, and Hybrid Deployments Describe On-Premise Collaboration Deployments Describe Cisco's Collaboration Endpoints Describe Cisco Collaboration On-Premise Edge Solutions Describe Cisco's Collaboration On-Premise Conferencing Solutions Describe Cisco Cloud Services Administering Initial Parameters for Cisco Unified Communications Manager Understand the On-Premise Collaboration Deployment Models Describe The Cisco Unified CM Cluster Services Define Network requirements for Collaboration Define Network Services for Collaboration Navigate Cisco Unified CM Discovery 1: Configure Cisco Unified Communications Manager Initial Parameters Explore Cisco Unified CM Groups Discovery 2: Configure the Cisco UCM Core Systems Settings Exploring Endpoints and the Registration Process Identify Cisco Endpoint Solutions Explore the Boot up Process of an Endpoint Describe Power Over Ethernet Discovery 3: Configure an Access Switch for an Endpoint Describe IP Network Settings Discovery 4: Deploy an IP Phone Through Auto and Manual Registration Discovery 5: Administer Endpoints in Cisco Unified Communications Manager Managing Users in Cisco Unified Communications Manager Analyze Cisco UCM Users Types and Settings Describe Methods for Authenticating Cisco UCM Users Discovery 6: Create Local User Accounts Discovery 7: Adding Users in Cisco Unified Communications Manager Describing a Basic Dial Plan Describe the Concepts of a Dial Plan and Call Routing Describe Elements of Call Routing Explore Digit Manipulation and Translation Patterns Discovery 8: Create a Basic Dial Plan Describing Class of Service Explore the Concepts of Class of Control Discovery 9: Explore Partitions and Calling Search Spaces Discovery 10: Explore Private Line Automatic Ringdown (PLAR) Enabling Endpoints and Features Configure a Cisco Jabber Endpoint in Cisco UCM Discovery 11: Implementing Common Endpoint Features (Configuring Hunt Groups and Call Coverage) Explore Mobility Discovery 12: Implement Mobility Implementing Media Resources in Cisco Unified Communications Manager Media Resource Overview Media Resource Selection and Access Control Audio and Video Conference Bridge Devices Audio and Video Conference Bridge Integration Options Discovery 13: Configuring Media Resources Reporting and Maintenance Explore the Troubleshooting Process Describe Reporting and Maintenance Tools Describe the Cisco Real-Time Monitoring Tool Discovery 14: Use Reporting and maintenance Tools Describing Cisco Instant Messaging and Presence Describe Cisco IM and Presence Features and Architecture Clustering Describe Cisco IM and Presence Components and Communication Flows Enabling Jabber Cisco Jabber Deployment Modes Discovery 15: Deploy an On-Premise Cisco Jabber Client for Windows Configure Unity Connection Integration Overview of Cisco Unity Connection Integration SIP Integration Typical Integration Mistakes Integration Considerations Discovery 16: Configure the integration between Cisco Unity Connection and Cisco UCM Discovery 17: Configure Voicemail Users Configuring Cisco Unity Connection Call Handlers Call handler Overview System Call Handler Caller Input Operator Call Handler Goodbye Call Handler Directory Handler Interview Handler Troubleshooting Cisco Unity Connection Overview of Cisco Unity Connection Troubleshooting Options Integration Troubleshooting Tools Cisco Real-Time Monitoring Tool Discovery 18: Troubleshoot Cisco Unity Connection Additional course details: Nexus Humans Cisco Administering Collaboration Environments (CLACE) 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 Administering Collaboration Environments (CLACE) 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.

Competition in the communications sector is complex and fast-changing. This presents both risks and opportunities to providers, as well as challenges for public authorities. Would you like to gain expert insights on the practical applications of competition law in the regulated telecoms industry? Then, this training is for you! Presented by experts through practical case examples, this online training will guide you through the latest competition law developments affecting the telecoms industry and give you a full overview of the role played by competiton law in shaping the telecoms market. Topics covered include:  Relationship between competition law and sector-specific telecoms regulation Market definition Telecoms mergers Antitrust aspects of network co-operation Typical abuses of dominance in the telecoms sector Broadband state aid When: 17-19 September 2024 - 9 hours of interactive sessions spread over 3 days Where: Online, using Microsoft Teams Cannot make it to one of the sessions? All sessions will be recorded and made available to registered participants.

Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for Mid- and upper-level managers looking to hone their senior management skills will benefit from this course. Overview Use wisdom and understanding to lead others Deliver constructive critiques to your staff More effectively coach and mentor your staff Develop new managers Better motivate your staff Navigate organizational politics To maximize performance and foster a healthy environment, senior managers must also motivate others, nurturing and utilizing the distinctive skills of each team member. Private classes on this topic are available. We can address your organization?s issues, time constraints, and save you money, too. Contact us to find out how. Prerequisites While there are no prerequisites for this course, please ensure you have the right level of experience to be successful in this training. 1. Leading Others Comparing Vertical and Lateral Hierarchies- Leading in Different Structures of Command and Control Leveraging Your Organization\'s Structure Knowing Your Employees - Developing Empathy Beginning with the End in Mind and Back-Casting to the Desired Future State Setting S.M.A.R.T. Goals Earning Your Team\'s Trust with Honesty, Reliability, Availability, and Openness 2. Strategies for Course Correction Lighting a Fire- Motivating, Guiding, and Inspiring Resolving Conflict- Forcing, Accommodating, Avoiding, Compromising, and Collaborating Changing the Script- Trusting Your Team, Empowering Delegation, Celebrating Success, and Building & Reinforcing Your Team Defining Team Roles and Creating a Balanced Team 3. Effective Coaching and Mentoring Providing Clear and Timely Feedback Creating a Supportive Environment Building a Mentorship Plan - Mentoring for Success 4. Training New Managers Preparing, Developing, and Supporting New Managers Defining and Building Competencies Documenting Best Practices while Rewarding and Emulating Effective Managers Encouraging a Peer Network 5. Motivation Understanding the 8 Level Hierarchy of Needs Managing Across Generations Applying the CARE Model 6. Organizational Politics Being Politically Savvy, Ethical, and Effective Building Political Intelligence Understanding the Landscape 7. The Big Picture Thinking Through the Elements of Management

Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is designed for network and software engineers who hold the following job roles: Network engineer Systems engineer Wireless engineer Consulting systems engineer Technical solutions architect Network administrator Wireless design engineer Network manager Site reliability engineer Deployment engineer Sales engineer Account manager Overview After taking this course, you should be able to: Leverage the tools and APIs to automate Cisco ACI powered data centers. Demonstrate workflows (configuration, verification, healthchecking, monitoring) using Python, Ansible, and Postman. Leverage the various models and APIs of the Cisco Nexus OS platform to perform day 0 operations, improve troubleshooting methodologies with custom tools, augment the CLI using scripts, and integrate various workflows using Ansible and Python. Describe the paradigm shift of Model Driven Telemetry and understand the building blocks of a working solution. Describe how the Cisco Data Center compute solutions can be managed and automated using API centric tooling, by using the Python SDK, PowerTool, and Ansible modules to implement various workflows on Cisco UCS, Cisco IMC, Cisco UCS Manager, Cisco UCS Director, and Cisco Intersight. The Implementing Automation for Cisco Data Center Solutions (DCAUI) v1.1 course teaches you how to implement Cisco© Data Center automated solutions including programming concepts, orchestration, and automation tools. Through a combination of lessons and hands-on practice, you will manage the tools and learn the benefits of programmability and automation in the Cisco-powered Data Center. You will examine Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (Cisco ACI©), Software-Defined Networking (SDN) for data center and cloud networks, Cisco Nexus© (Cisco NX-OS) platforms for device-centric automation, and Cisco Unified Computing System (Cisco UCS©) for Data Center compute. You will study their current ecosystem of Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), software development toolkits, and relevant workflows along with open industry standards, tools, and APIs, such as Python, Ansible, Git, JavaScript Object Notation (JSON), Yaml Ain't Markup Language (YAML), Network Configuration Protocol (NETCONF), Representational State Transfer Configuration Protocol (RESTCONF), and Yet Another Generation (YANG).This course prepares you for the 300-635 Automating Cisco Data Center Solutions (DCAUTO) certification exam. Introducing Automation for Cisco Solutions (CSAU) is required prior to enrolling in Implementing Automation for Cisco Data Center Solutions (DCAUI) because it provides crucial foundational knowledge essential to success. This course also earns you 24 Continuing Education (CE) credits towards recertification. Course Outline Describing the Cisco ACI Policy Model Describing the Cisco APIC REST API Using Python to Interact with the ACI REST API Using Ansible to Automate Cisco ACI Introducing Cisco NX-OS Programmability Describing Day-Zero Provisioning with Cisco NX-OS Implementing On-Box Programmability and Automation with Cisco NX-OS Implementing Off-Box Programmability and Automation with Cisco NX-OS Automating Cisco UCS Using Developer Tools Implementing Workflows Using Cisco UCS Director Describing Cisco DCNM Describing Cisco Intersight Additional course details: Nexus Humans Cisco Implementing Automation for Cisco Data Center Solutions (DCAUI) v1.1 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 Automation for Cisco Data Center Solutions (DCAUI) v1.1 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 Administrators, architects, and business leaders who manage Nutanix clusters in the datacenter Managers and technical staff seeking information to drive purchase decisions Anyone who is seeking the Nutanix Certified Professional - Multicloud Infrastructure (NCP-MCI) certification Overview During this program, attendees will: Develop a working knowledge of the Nutanix product family. Understand the requirements and considerations involved in setting up a Nutanix cluster. Familiarize themselves with cluster management and monitoring via the Prism web console. Learn how to create, manage, and migrate VMs, set up data protection services, and plan for business continuity. Understand how to plan and handle upgrades, assess future requirements, and create what-if scenarios to adress scaling for business needs. The Nutanix Enterprise Cloud Administration (ECA) course enables administrators (system, network, and storage) to successfully configure and manage Nutanix in the datacenter. The course covers many of the tasks Nutanix administrators perform through the use of graphical user interfaces (GUIs) and command line interfaces (CLIs). It also provides insight into a Nutanix cluster?s failover and self-healing capabilities, offers tips for solving common problems, and provides guidelines for collecting information when interacting with Nutanix Support Introduction The section describes the Nutanix HCI solution, walks you through the components of the Nutanix Enterprise Cloud, and explains the relationship between physical and logical cluster components. Managing the Nutanix Cluster In this section, you will use the Prism console to monitor a cluster, configure a cluster using various interfaces, use the REST API Explorer to manage the cluster, and learn how to deploy Nutanix-specific PowerShell cmdlets. Securing the Nutanix Cluster This section shows how to secure a Nutanix cluster through user authentication, SSL certificate installation, and cluster access control. Acropolils Networking This section explains how to configure managed and unmanaged Acropolis networks and describes the use of Open vSwitch (OVS) in Acropolis. You will learn how to display and manage network details, differentiate between supported OVS bond modes, and gain insight into default network configuration. VM Management This section shows you how to upload images, and how to create and manage virtual machines. Health Monitoring and Alerts In this section, you will use the Health Dashboard to monitor a cluster?s health and performance. You will also use Analysis Dashboard to create charts that you can export with detailed information on a variety of components and metrics. Distributed Storage Fabric This section discusses creating and configuring storage containers, including the storage optimization features: deduplication, compression, and erasure coding. AHV Workload Migration Using Nutanix Move, this section shows how to migrate workloads to a cluster running AHV. This is followed by a lab where a VM running on a Nutanix cluster configured with ESXi is migrated to a Nutanix cluster running AHV. File and Volumes This section gives you detailed information on Nutanix Volumes, which provides highly available, high-performance block storage through a few easy configuration steps. It also discusses Nutanix Files. Understanding Infrastructure Resiliency This section shows how Nutanix provides comprehensive data protection at all levels of the virtual datacenter: logical and physical. Data Protection Data can be replicated between Nutanix clusters, synchronously and asynchronously. This section shows how to configure a Protection Domain (PD) and Remote Sites, recover a VM from a PD, and perform a planned failover of a PD. Prism Central Having discussed and used Prism Element earlier, this section looks at the capabilities of Prism Central. With the added functionality provided by a Pro license, the focus is on features related to monitoring and managing multiple activities across a set of clusters. Monitoring the Nutanix Cluster This section shows you where to locate and how to interpret cluster-related log files. In addition, you will take a closer look at the Nutanix Support Portal and online help. Cluster Management and Expansion This section outlines essential life-cycle operations, including starting/stopping a Nutanix cluster, as well as starting/shutting down a node. You will also learn how to expand a cluster, manage licenses, and upgrade the cluster?s software and firmware. Remote Office Branch Office (ROBO) Deployments In this section, you will understand various configurations and requirements specific to a ROBO site. This includes hardware/software, Witness VM, networking, failure and recovery scenarios for two-node clusters, and the seeding process. Additional course details: Nexus Humans NECA: Nutanix Enterprise Cloud Administration 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 NECA: Nutanix Enterprise Cloud Administration 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.

DNS training course description This three-day hands on DNS training course studies both the UNIX BIND and the Microsoft (MS DNS) implementations. The course starts with the big picture of how DNS works, then client configuration. Primary and secondary servers are then configured, progressing to DDNS, subdomains and security issues. Hands on sessions follow all sections ensuring that troubleshooting techniques are used throughout the course. Students choose whether to use Windows or UNIX for the hands on sessions. What will you learn Describe the architecture of DNS. Explain how DNS works. Install, configure, maintain and troubleshoot DNS DNS training course details Who will benefit: Technical staff wanting to learn DNS including: Network personnel System administrators. Prerequisites: UNIX Fundamentals (or Windows knowledge). TCP/IP foundation for engineers. Duration 3 days DNS training course contents What is DNS? Hostnames, Name resolution, host files, host file problems, What is DNS? The DNS namespace, TLDs, gTLDs, registering domains, Nameservers, how DNS works. Hands on Testing DNS servers on the Internet. DNS clients Ways to use DNS, dynamic and static configuration, multiple nameservers, domain name, searchlist, resolution issues, testing the configuration. Hands on Client configuration. DNS server software Implementations, Microsoft, BIND, daemons and services, installation, starting and stopping servers. Hands on Setting up a DNS server. DNS zone files What is a zone, Zone file overview, Forward zones, Reverse zones, Resource records, A records, PTR, CNAME, Root hints, local zone file. BIND and Microsoft configuration. Hands on Server configuration files. NS and applications MX records, Mail server load balancing, SPF, SRV records, VoIP and SRV, Microsoft and SRV, NAPTR. Hands on Testing records with dig and nslookup. DNS slaves and other servers DNS server types, Server resilience, Slaves, Zone transfers, SOA records, Serial numbers, recommendations, polling based zone transfers, NOTIFY, AD integration, DNS caching, Negative caching, TTL, Caching only servers. Hands on Masters, slaves and zone transfers. The DNS protocol The DNS stack, DNS port numbers, DNS queries, The DNS header, header section format, question format, other section format. Hands on Troubleshooting DNS with Wireshark. Dynamic DNS DHCP, DDNS, IXFR, WINS integration. Hands on Dynamic DNS. Subdomains Root servers, root server selection, Authority, delegation, NS records, subdomain with and without delegation, reverse delegation. Hands on Delegation, setting up a subdomain server. DNS security Restricting queries, DNS and firewalls, Split DNS, forwarders, internal root servers, the use of proxy servers, DNSSEC, TSIG. Hands on Hardening a DNS server. DNS and IPv6 What is IPv6, IPv6 addressing, IPv6 DNS issues, AAAA, IPv6 reverse delegation. Troubleshooting DNS Problem solving, DNS troubleshooting, Zone file checking, Some common errors, Log files, tools, nslookup, dig, host, DNS design, performance, load balancing. Hands on Putting it all together. Summary Useful books, Internet sites, RFCs. Appendix: ENUM What is ENUM, How ENUM works, NAPTR.

Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for The primary audience for this course is as follows: IT Staff and Managers Network and systems personnel and engineers Small to mid-sized organizations that require fundamental knowledge on networking terms/concepts and configuration guidance for Meraki equipment. This also includes organizations looking to implement remote sites, provide a guest wireless solution, and collect user analytics. Overview Following completion of this course, students will understand, Install, Configure, Monitor, and Troubleshoot the following: Navigate and Configure the dashboard Add MX/MS devices to the Dashboard Understand and Configure Configuration Templates Understand and Configure Group Policies Manage/Configure/Integrate Users and Radius Policies Configure, Monitor, and Troubleshoot MS Switches Troubleshoot devices and Connectivity This 3-day Cisco course provide students with the skills to configure, optimize, and troubleshoot a Cisco Meraki solution. Students will learn how to install and optimize Meraki MS Switches. Students will also learn how to configure the Meraki Dashboard. Student will troubleshoot and configure the Meraki environment and learn how to diagnose and resolve user and Network issues that may arise. Introduction to Meraki The Meraki Mission Cisco Meraki: Bringing the Cloud to Enterprise Networks Cloud-Managed Networking Architecture Benefits of a Cloud-Based Solution The Meraki Full Stack: New and Unique Value Proposition Meraki Deployment ? How it works Why Customers Choose Meraki Meraki MS Switches Overview Meraki API Overview Meraki Licensing Enterprise Support Cisco Meraki Documentation Cloud Management with the Meraki Dashboard The Meraki Dashboard Dashboard: Organizational Structure Out-of-band Cloud Management Loss of Connectivity to the Cisco Meraki Cloud Meraki Dashboard Logins Create Dashboard Accounts and Organization MSP Logins - Manage Multiple Organizations Modify an Organization View Organizations Health Meraki Dashboard Best Practices Dashboard Search Meraki Help Organizational Wide Settings Configure Monitor Create and Manage Configuration Templates Network-Wide Settings Configure Meraki Switching MS Switch Platforms and Features MS Feature: Multi-gigabit Ethernet Cisco Meraki MS Access Switches Cisco Meraki MS Aggregation Switches Using Tags to search, monitor and configure Meraki Switches Meraki Switch Configuration Port Configuration Meraki Switch Monitoring Troubleshooting Tools Managing Firmware Upgrades

Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is ideal for developers and engineers including: Network Engineer Systems Engineer Data Center Engineer Consulting Systems Engineer Technical Solutions Architect Cisco Integrators/Partners Field Engineer Server Administrator Network Manager Overview After taking this course, you should be able to: Describe the Cisco ACI built0in tools for operating and monitoring the fabric. Describe the complex challenges related to monitoring and Cisco tools that address them: Cisco Nexus Dashboard and Cisco Nexus Dashboard Insights. Describe fabric installation upgrade, backup, restore, and best practices for Cisco NX-OS-to-ACI migration and Cisco ACI management access. Describe the tools and best practices for monitoring ACI fabric. Describe best practices for Cisco ACI naming conventions, Day-0 configuration, VMM integration, and Cisco ACI migrations. The Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure Operations and Troubleshooting (DCACIO) v5.2 course shows you how to manage, monitor, and troubleshoot Cisco© Nexus© 9000 Series Switches in Application-Centric Infrastructure (ACI) mode. Through expert instruction and hands-on practice, you will learn about operational tools, best practices, caveats, and practice troubleshooting common issues on a live fabric. Based on lessons learned in wide range of production deployments, this course gives you the real-world knowledge and skills to boost operational efficiencies in your own deployment. Course Outline Describing Cisco ACI Day-0 to Day-2 Operations Describing Day-2 Operational Tools Describing Cisco ACI Configuration Management Describing Cisco ACI Monitoring Cisco ACI Best Practices Additional course details: Nexus Humans Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure Operations and Troubleshooting v5.2 (DCACIO) 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 Application Centric Infrastructure Operations and Troubleshooting v5.2 (DCACIO) 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.

This qualification is designed for Water Network Field Managers, Operational Managers, Project Managers, Department Heads, and other practising Senior and Middle Managers. The qualification will develop your technical skills and understanding of the Management of demand Management & Leakage and improve your performance. It will encourage strategic thinking at this level of management to foster business improvement. Main themes Understand the role demand management plays in the water industry sustainability plan Understand the range of demand management tools available and their effectiveness Understand the application of leakage strategies, the economic value and the external influences Understand data handling, meaningful leakage calculations and the interpretation of leakage data Understand various leakage control methods used and their respective effectiveness and economic cost-benefit Understand network repair and maintenance methods and the provision of these services Instructions This online course will be delivered using CISCO Webex. You will need a suitable device with a camera and microphone like a laptop. If you have any questions about what is required, please contact us on enquiries@learninganddevelopment.associates. Qualification All learners taking the qualification will need to produce identification to enable ProQual registration. This can take the form of a: Passport Driving Licence Construction Skills Certification Scheme Card (CSCS Card) Construction Plant Competence Scheme Card (CPCS Card) If none of the above are available to the learner, a photograph with a statement confirming their identity, dated and signed, along with a utility bill, would be acceptable.

IPsec training course description This hands on course focuses on IPsec VPNs. Rather than focusing on one implementation this course concentrates on the technologies and protocols of IPsec. Starting with an overview of the complete IPsec architecture the course then moves onto ESP packet analysis along with encryption and authentication provided. IKEv1 and IKEv2 are both covered in detail. Having covered IPsec with pre shared keys the course then moves onto IPsec with certificates followed by IPsec issues. The course is vendor neutral with hands on with both Cisco and Microsoft implementations. What will you learn Explain how IPsec works. Explain the role of AH, ESP and IKE. Configure IPsec. Troubleshoot IPsec. IPsec training course details Who will benefit: Technical staff working with IPsec. Prerequisites: Definitive IP VPNs for engineers. Duration 3 days IPsec training course contents What is IPsec? How to spell IPsec, IPsec is IP security, confidentiality, integrity, authenticity, replay protection, what is a VPN? Network layer security, IPsec and IPv4, IPsec and IPv6, the suite of protocols, the standard, IPsec RFCs, IPsec history. Hands on Analysis of 'normal' IP packets. IPsec architecture The IPsec protocols, AH vs ESP, Why two headers? transport mode, tunnel mode, Remote access VPNs, site to site VPNs, security associations, SA database, Security Parameters Index, implementations: Host tack, Bump in the Stack, Bump in the Wire. Hands on Configuring IPsec. AH What AH does, the stack, The AH header, What is authenticated? Device authentication. AH in transport mode, AH in tunnel mode. Hands on AH packet analysis. ESP What ESP does, the ESP header, ESP in transport mode, ESP in tunnel mode, ESP and SA, ESP and SPI. Hands on ESP packet analysis, policy configuration. IPsec encryption IPsec is a framework, standard algorithms, ESP keys, the role of IKE, key lifetimes, how IKE generates the keys, DES, 3DES, AES, cipher block chaining, counter mode, other encryption. Hands on Encryption configuration. IPsec authentication Authentication types, IPsec authentication, Authentication algorithms: MD5, keyed SHA-1, HMAC-MD5, HMAC-SHA-1, HMAC-RIPEMD, other authentication algorithms. Hands on Authentication configuration. IKE Internet Key Exchange, IKE and the SAD, the two phase negotiation, ISAKMP, ISAKMP header, pre shared keys, digital signatures, public key encryption, Diffie Hellman, proposals, counter proposals, nonces, identities, phase 1 negotiation: main mode, aggressive mode, base mode. Phase 2 negotiation: quick mode, new group mode. Hands on IKE packet analysis. More IKE PFS, IKE and dynamic addresses, XAUTH, hybrid authentication, CRACK, ULA, PIC. User level authentication. IKE renegotiation, heartbeats. Hands on Troubleshooting IPsec. IKEv2 The IKEv2 exchange, IKE_SA_INIT, IKE_AUTH, CREATE_CHILD_SA, IKEv2 packets, the informational exchange. Comparing IKev1 vs IKE v2. Hands on IKEv2 configuration and analysis. PKI What is PKI?, Digital certificates, Certificate authorities, CA servers, RA, VA, certificates, CA hierarchy, CRLs, certificate formats. Hands on installing and configuring certificate servers. IPsec issues NAT, IPsec overhead and fragmentation. Summary IPsec strengths and weaknesses. Where to get further information.