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 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for Candidates for this exam are users who aspire to improve productivity by automating business processes, analyzing data to produce business insights, and acting more effectively by creating simple app experiences. Overview After completing this course, you will be able to: Describe Microsoft Power Platform components Describe Microsoft Dataverse and connectors Describe cross-cloud scenarios across M365, Dynamics 365, Microsoft Azure and 3rd party services Identify benefits and capabilities of Microsoft Power Platform Identify the basic functionality and business value Microsoft Power Platform components Implement simple solutions with Power Apps, Power Automate, and Power BI Learn the business value and product capabilities of Microsoft Power Platform. Create simple Power Apps, connect data with Dataverse, build a Power BI Dashboard, and automate processes with Power Automate. Module 1: Introduction to Microsoft Power Platform Identify when to use each Microsoft Power Platform component application to create business solution Learn the value of using Microsoft Power Platform to create business solutions Learn the components and features of Microsoft Power Platform Module 2: Introduction to Microsoft Dataverse Microsoft Dataverse Overview Module 3: Get Started with Power Apps Introduction to Power Apps How to build a canvas app How to build a model-driven app Module 4: Get Started with Power Automate Power Automate Overview How to Build an Automated Solution Module 5: Get Started with Power BI Power BI Overview How to Build a Simple Dashboard Module 6: Introduction to Power Virtual Agents Power Virtual Agents overview Additional course details: Nexus Humans PL-900T00 Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals 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 PL-900T00 Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals 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 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for The Power BI in a Day course is designed for beginners and intermediate users of Power BI. Overview #NAME? Students will discover the full capabilities of Power BI in a one-day, hands-on workshop. Please Note: This workshop is primarily self-directed and students will work at their own pace while having access to an instructor for questions. 1 - Accessing & Preparing data Data Set Power BI Desktop Power BI Desktop ? Accessing Data Power BI Desktop ? Data Preparation 2 - Data Modeling and Exploration Power BI Desktop ? Data Modeling and Exploration Power BI Desktop ? Data Exploration Continued References 3 - Data Visualization Power BI Desktop Power BI Desktop ? Data Visualization References 4 - Publishing & Accessing Reports Power BI Desktop ? Creating Mobile View Power BI Service Power BI Service ? Publishing Report Power BI Mobile ? Accessing Report on Mobile Device Power BI Service ? Collaboration and Distribution References 5 - Dashboard and Collaboration Power BI Service Building Dashboard References Additional course details: Nexus Humans Power BI: Dashboard in a Day 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 Power BI: Dashboard in a Day 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 Managers, directors, and other professionals responsible for planning and leading projects and programs will benefit from this course. Overview Describe common communication barriers Understand how to use effective interpersonal skills in their spoken and written communications Analyze the pillars of organizational awareness Apply principles of effective facilitation Understand how to adapt their approach to different learning and communication styles Effective communication is how employees and management interact to reach organizational goals. Getting this right results in a happier, more engaged workforce who get more done. Unfortunately, there are often significant barriers ? language, culture, distrust, distance ? to effective communication. The activities and discussions in this workshop will help you identify the essential elements of effective communications within your organization and develop communication strategies that harness both interpersonal and organizational awareness to build trust, strengthen collaboration, and increase productivity. 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. 1. A History of Organizational Communication A Historical Perspective Classic vs. Human Relations Communications Generational and Technological Change Digital Communication Effectiveness of Communication Channels 2. The Effectiveness of Interpersonal Skills Limitations of Self-Awareness Transactional Analysis Connecting with Powerful Communication Active Listening Non-Verbal Communication Written Communication The Power of Facilitation 3. The Pillars of Organizational Awareness Culture and Behavior Creating Psychological Safety Inclusion and Belonging Sweaty-Palmed Conversations Care and Challenge Each Other 4. The Adaptation of Communication Strategies Factors in Communication Communication Barriers Adapting to Different Learning and Communication Styles Communication Strategies Across Time Position and Posture Additional course details: Nexus Humans Communicating Across Your Organization (Second Edition) 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 Communicating Across Your Organization (Second Edition) 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 Team leaders, managers, executives and other business professionals who lead others will benefit from this course. Overview Learn to lead in a world of diversity Engage and empower our multi-generational workforce Leverage culture as the new strategic differentiator Develop your path to leadership success In this course, students will learn how to capitalize on the strengths of your diverse team while directing and guiding them to even greater achievements. 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. 1. A Complex World of Diversity Working in Fluid Dynamic Environments Understanding the New Transient Workforce Addressing the Need for a New Type of Leadership Leading with Authenticity Developing Required Skills and Competencies Decentralizing Power 2. Making Difference Your Strategic Advantage Engaging in the 21st Century Measuring Engagement and Taking Advantage of High Engagement Overcoming Challenges to Employee Engagement Embracing Difference and Bridging Boundaries Developing Cultural Intelligence and Responding Effectively to Cultural Differences Applying SCARF to Direct Behavior 3. Leveraging Change as the New Normal Understanding and Applying Emotional Intelligence Motivating Others Key Areas of Interest - Behavioral and Cognitive, Psychodynamic and Humanistic, and Personality Types Developing Your Leadership Psychological Toolkit Identifying Drivers - Desires and Expectations The Impact of an Environment of Trust Meeting the Needs of the Social Brain Promoting Involvement 4. Creating Leaders for the Future Facing the Challenges of a Modern Leader Avoiding Cultural Pitfalls Creating a Common Culture for All Leading Fluid Teams Seeking Diverse Perspectives Soliciting Feedback Utilizing Various Leadership Styles - Storytelling, Adaptive, and Connective Building a Sustainable Vision, Developing a Path, and Creating a Passion for Excellence Additional course details: Nexus Humans Navigating The Modern Workforce - Diversity, Culture, Generations 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 Navigating The Modern Workforce - Diversity, Culture, Generations 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 Professionals desiring to be able to communicate clearly and concisely in their writing will benefit from this course. Overview Awareness of common spelling and grammar issues in business writing. Basic concepts in sentence and paragraph construction. Basic structure of agendas, email messages, business letters, business proposals, and business reports. Collaborative writing techniques, tools and best practices Tips and techniques to use when deciding the most appropriate format to use for agendas, email messages, business letters, business proposals, and business reports In this course, you will learn the essential skills needed to organize your thoughts and select the best words and phrases to clearly convey them in writing. 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. 1. Working With Words Monitoring Spelling, Grammar, and Verb Tense Creating a Reference Sheet 2. Constructing Sentences Recognizing Sentence Parts Classifying Sentence Type Increasing Readability with Punctuation 3. Creating Paragraphs The Three Basic Components Organization Methods 4. Finding Facts Identifying and Using Key Resources Fact-Finding and Information Gathering 5. Collaborative Writing Clarifying the Objective Collaborative Writing Strategies and Patterns 6. Types of Collaborative Business Writing Applying Different Construction Techniques Cut & Paste, Puzzle, Sequential Summative Integrating Construction 7. Collaborative Tools and Processes Planning and Revision Creating Outlines and Storyboards Building Team Cohesion 8. Writing Meeting Agendas Choosing an Agenda Format Structuring and Writing the Agenda 9. Writing E-Mails, Reports and Proposals Addressing Your Message Using Proper Grammar and Defining Acronyms Structuring, Formatting, and Writing Your Report Additional course details: Nexus Humans Writing for the Business Professional 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 Writing for the Business Professional 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 Anyone desiring to improve their ability to speak self-assuredly, in front of both internal and external groups will benefit from this course. Overview Understand what separates an effective presentation from an ineffective presentation. Design a proficient presentation geared toward their audience. Create powerful slides that enhance the address. Enhance their public speaking skills with tips and techniques used by professional speakers. Prepare mentally for their best performance. Engage their audience more effectively and with greater passion. Whether speaking publicly or to a specific audience, your ability to build, develop and deliver a purposeful presentation is key to being able to convey your message and achieve your desired results. From open to close, it is crucial to learn the tools necessary to maintain engagement and to organize ideas to create coherent and convincing oral presentations. In this course, you will learn strategies to structure and develop presentation content focused on audience need and key points, identifying the areas in which you are most polished, as well as picking up hints and tips to address any gaps. 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. 1. Foundation, Structure, and Organization Why a presentation The difference between effective and ineffective presentations Delivering passion and value Structure determines success 2. Creating the Basic Structure Building the backbone Capturing audience attention Understanding your audience 3. Organizing Your Program Planning analog Creating the topic outline Fact-Finding 4. Designing and Building Your Presentation Choosing proper content Building and writing Your presentation Slide design 5. Delivering Your Presentation Preparing mentally Appearing confident in front of the crowd 6. Engaging Your Audience from Start to Finish Understanding and matching learning styles Closing Your presentation and providing calls to action Additional course details: Nexus Humans The Art of Effective Presentations (Second Edition) 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 The Art of Effective Presentations (Second Edition) 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 This course can be valuable for anyone who needs to write basic SQL or Transact-SQL queries. This includes anyone working with data as a data analyst, a data engineer, a data scientist, a database administrator or a database developer. It can also be useful for others peripherally involved with data, or wanting to learn more about working with data such as solution architects, students and technology managers. This course will teach the basics of Microsoft's dialect of the standard SQL language: Transact-SQL. Topics include both querying and modifying data in relational databases that are hosted in Microsoft SQL Server-based database systems, including: Microsoft SQL Server, Azure SQL Database and, Azure Synapse Analytics. 1 - Introduction to Transact-SQL Work with schemas Explore the structure of SQL statements Examine the SELECT statement Work with data types Handle NULLs 2 - Sort and filter results in T-SQL Sort your results Limit the sorted results Page results Remove duplicates Filter data with predicates 3 - Combine multiple tables with JOINs in T-SQL Understand joins concepts and syntax Use inner joins Use outer joins Use cross joins Use self joins 4 - Write Subqueries in T-SQL Understand subqueries Use scalar or multi-valued subqueries Use self-contained or correlated subqueries 5 - Use built-in functions and GROUP BY in Transact-SQL Categorize built-in functions Use scalar functions Use ranking and rowset functions Use aggregate functions Summarize data with GROUP BY Filter groups with HAVING 6 - Modify data with T-SQL Insert data Generate automatic values Update data Delete data Merge data based on multiple tables Additional course details: Nexus Humans DP-080T00 Querying Data with Microsoft Transact-SQL 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 DP-080T00 Querying Data with Microsoft Transact-SQL course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.
Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is designed for people who are seeking to launch a career in cybersecurity. Overview Assess the security posture of an enterprise environment and recommend and implement appropriate security solutions; Monitor and secure hybrid environments, including cloud, mobile, and IoT; Operate with an awareness of applicable laws and policies, including principles of governance, risk, and compliance; Identify, analyze, and respond to security events and incidents. CompTIA Security+ is a global certification that validates the baseline skills necessary to perform core security functions and is the first security certification a candidate should earn. CompTIA Security+ establishes the core knowledge required of any cybersecurity role and provides a springboard to intermediate-level cybersecurity jobs. Lesson 1: Summarize Fundamental Security Concepts Security Concepts Security Controls Lesson 2: Compare Threat Types Threat Actors Attack Surfaces Social Engineering Lesson 3: Explain Cryptographic Solutions Cryptographic Algorithms Public Key Infrastructure Cryptographic Solutions Lesson 4: Implement Identity and Access Management Authentication Authorization Identity Management Lesson 5: Secure Enterprise Network Architecture Enterprise Network Architecture Network Security Appliances Secure Communications Lesson 6: Secure Cloud Network Architecture Cloud Infrastructure Embedded Systems and Zero Trust Architecture Lesson 7: Explain Resiliency and Site Security Concepts Asset Management Redundancy Strategies Physical Security Lesson 8: Explain Vulnerability Management Device and OS Vulnerabilities Application and Cloud Vulnerabilities Vulnerability Identification Methods Vulnerability Analysis and Remediation Lesson 9: Evaluate Network Security Capabilities Network Security Baselines Network Security Capability Enhancement Lesson 10: Assess Endpoint Security Capabilities Implement Endpoint Security Mobile Device Hardening Lesson 11: Enhance Application Security Capabilities Application Protocol Security Baselines Cloud and Web Application Security Concepts Lesson 12: Explain Incident Response and Monitoring Concepts Incident Response Digital Forensics Data Sources Alerting and Monitoring Tools Lesson 13: Analyze Indicators of Malicious Activity Malware Attack Indicators Physical and Network Attack Indicators Application Attack Indicators Lesson 14: Summarize Security Governance Concepts Policies, Standards, and Procedures Change Management Automation and Orchestration Lesson 15: Explain Risk Management Processes Risk Management Processes and Concepts Vendor Management Concepts Audits and Assessments Lesson 16: Summarize Data Protection and Compliance Concepts Data Classification and Compliance Personnel Policies Additional course details: Nexus Humans CompTIA Security Plus Certification (Exam SY0-601) 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 CompTIA Security Plus Certification (Exam SY0-601) course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.
Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for This course will help you: Prepare for entry-level job roles in the high-demand area of data center environments Prepare for courses that support the Cisco Certified Network Professional Data Center certification exams Gain knowledge and hands-on skills through Cisco's unique combination of lessons and hands-on practice using enterprise-grade Cisco learning technologies, data center equipment, and software 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 Fabric Extender (FEX) connectivity Describe Ethernet port channels and virtual port channel (VPCs) Introduce switch virtualization, machine virtualization, and 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 N-Port Virtualization (NPV) and N-Port Identifier Virtualization (NPIV) Describe data center Ethernet enhancements that provide a lossless fabric Describe Fibre Channel over Ethernet 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) v1.0 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 also earns you 30 Continuing Education (CE) credits towards recertification. 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 Virtual Device Contexts (VDCs) VDC Types VDC Resource Allocation VDC Management Describing Machine Virtualization Virtual Machines Hypervisor VM Manager Describing Network Virtualization Overlay Network Protocols Virtual Extensible LAN (VXLAN) Overlay VXLAN Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) Ethernet VPN (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 Virtual Storage Area Network (VSAN) Configuration and Verification Describing Fibre Channel Communication Between the Initiator Server and the Target Storage Fibre Channel Layered Model Fabric Login (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 Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) Data Center Bridging Priority Flow Control Enhanced Transmission Selection Data Center Bridging Exchange (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 I/O Module (IOM) Product Overview Cisco UCS Mini Cisco Integrated Management Controller (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 Additional course details: Nexus Humans Cisco Understanding Cisco Data Center Foundations v1.1 (DCFNDU) 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 Understanding Cisco Data Center Foundations v1.1 (DCFNDU) 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.