Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for System installers System integrators System administrators Network administrators Solutions designers Overview After taking this course, you should be able to: Describe the Cisco SD-WAN solution and how modes of operation differ in traditional WAN versus SD-WAN Describe options for Cisco SD-WAN cloud and on-premises deployment Explain how to deploy WAN Edge devices Review the Zero-Touch Provisioning (ZTP) process and examine technical specifics for on-premises deployment Review the device configuration template and describe new features of device configuration templates Describe options for providing scalability, high availability, and redundancy Explain how dynamic routing protocols are deployed in an SD-WAN environment, on the service side and transport side Describe Cisco SD-WAN policy concepts, which includes how policies are defined, attached, distributed, and applied Define and implement advanced control policies, such as policies for custom topologies and service insertion Identify and implement advanced data policies, such as policies for traffic engineering and QoS Define and implement an Application-Aware Routing (AAR) policy Implement Direct Internet Access (DIA) and Cisco SD-WAN Cloud OnRamp options Describe Cisco SD-WAN security components and integration Describe how to design pure and hybrid Cisco SD-WAN solutions, as well as how to perform a migration to Cisco SD-WAN Describe Cisco SD-WAN Day-2 operations, such as monitoring, reporting, logging, troubleshooting, and upgrading Describe Cisco SD-WAN support for multicast The Implementing Cisco SD-WAN Solutions (ENSDWI) v2.0 course gives you training about how to design, deploy, configure, and manage your Cisco© Software-Defined WAN (SD-WAN) solution in a large-scale live network, including how to migrate from legacy WAN to SD-WAN. You will learn best practices for configuring routing protocols in the data center and the branch, as well as how to implement advanced control, data, and application-aware policies. The course also covers SD-WAN deployment and migration options, placement of controllers, how to deploy WAN Edge devices, and how to configure Direct Internet Access (DIA) breakout. The course looks at the different Cisco SD-WAN security options available, such as application-aware enterprise firewall, Intrusion Prevention System (IPS), URL filtering, Cisco Advanced Malware Protection (AMP), Secure Sockets Layer/Transport Layer Security (SSL/TLS) proxy, and Cisco Umbrella© Secure Internet Gateway (SIG). This course helps you prepare to take the Implementing Cisco SD-WAN Solutions (300-415 ENSDWI) exam which is part of the CCNP© Enterprise certification. You will also earn 32 Continuing Education (CE) credits toward recertification. Course outline Examining the Cisco SD WAN Architecture Examining Cisco SD-WAN Deployment Options Deploying WAN Edge Devices Onboarding WAN Edge Devices with ZTP and PnP Using Device Configuration Templates Exploring Redundancy, High Availability, and Scalability Enabling Service-Side and Transport-Side Routing Understanding Cisco SD-WAN Policy Configuration Basics Defining Advanced Control Policies Implementing AAR Examining Direct Internet Access and Cloud Deployment Options Exploring Cisco SD-WAN Security Designing and Migrating to Cisco SD-WAN Performing Cisco SD-WAN Network Management and Troubleshooting Examining Cisco SD-WAN Multicast Support Lab outline Deploy Cisco SD-WAN Controllers Add a WAN Edge Router Using ZTP Deploy Cisco SD-WAN Device Using Configuration Templates Configure Cisco SD-WAN Controller Affinity Implement Service Side Routing Protocols Implement Transport Location (TLOC) Extensions Implement Control Policies Implement Data Policies Implement Application-Aware Routing Implement Branch and Regional Internet Breakouts Migrate Branch Sites Perform Cisco SD-WAN Software Upgrade Additional course details: Nexus Humans Cisco Implementing Cisco SD-WAN Solutions (ENSDWI) v2.0 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 SD-WAN Solutions (ENSDWI) v2.0 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 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for Data Analysts, Business Analysts, Business Intelligence professionals Cloud Data Engineers who will be partnering with Data Analysts to build scalable data solutions on Google Cloud Platform Overview This course teaches students the following skills: Derive insights from data using the analysis and visualization tools on Google Cloud Platform Interactively query datasets using Google BigQuery Load, clean, and transform data at scale Visualize data using Google Data Studio and other third-party platforms Distinguish between exploratory and explanatory analytics and when to use each approach Explore new datasets and uncover hidden insights quickly and effectively Optimizing data models and queries for price and performance Want to know how to query and process petabytes of data in seconds? Curious about data analysis that scales automatically as your data grows? Welcome to the Data Insights course! This four-course accelerated online specialization teaches course participants how to derive insights through data analysis and visualization using the Google Cloud Platform. The courses feature interactive scenarios and hands-on labs where participants explore, mine, load, visualize, and extract insights from diverse Google BigQuery datasets. The courses also cover data loading, querying, schema modeling, optimizing performance, query pricing, and data visualization. This specialization is intended for the following participants: Data Analysts, Business Analysts, Business Intelligence professionals Cloud Data Engineers who will be partnering with Data Analysts to build scalable data solutions on Google Cloud Platform To get the most out of this specialization, we recommend participants have some proficiency with ANSI SQL. Introduction to Data on the Google Cloud Platform Highlight Analytics Challenges Faced by Data Analysts Compare Big Data On-Premises vs on the Cloud Learn from Real-World Use Cases of Companies Transformed through Analytics on the Cloud Navigate Google Cloud Platform Project Basics Lab: Getting started with Google Cloud Platform Big Data Tools Overview Walkthrough Data Analyst Tasks, Challenges, and Introduce Google Cloud Platform Data Tools Demo: Analyze 10 Billion Records with Google BigQuery Explore 9 Fundamental Google BigQuery Features Compare GCP Tools for Analysts, Data Scientists, and Data Engineers Lab: Exploring Datasets with Google BigQuery Exploring your Data with SQL Compare Common Data Exploration Techniques Learn How to Code High Quality Standard SQL Explore Google BigQuery Public Datasets Visualization Preview: Google Data Studio Lab: Troubleshoot Common SQL Errors Google BigQuery Pricing Walkthrough of a BigQuery Job Calculate BigQuery Pricing: Storage, Querying, and Streaming Costs Optimize Queries for Cost Lab: Calculate Google BigQuery Pricing Cleaning and Transforming your Data Examine the 5 Principles of Dataset Integrity Characterize Dataset Shape and Skew Clean and Transform Data using SQL Clean and Transform Data using a new UI: Introducing Cloud Dataprep Lab: Explore and Shape Data with Cloud Dataprep Storing and Exporting Data Compare Permanent vs Temporary Tables Save and Export Query Results Performance Preview: Query Cache Lab: Creating new Permanent Tables Ingesting New Datasets into Google BigQuery Query from External Data Sources Avoid Data Ingesting Pitfalls Ingest New Data into Permanent Tables Discuss Streaming Inserts Lab: Ingesting and Querying New Datasets Data Visualization Overview of Data Visualization Principles Exploratory vs Explanatory Analysis Approaches Demo: Google Data Studio UI Connect Google Data Studio to Google BigQuery Lab: Exploring a Dataset in Google Data Studio Joining and Merging Datasets Merge Historical Data Tables with UNION Introduce Table Wildcards for Easy Merges Review Data Schemas: Linking Data Across Multiple Tables Walkthrough JOIN Examples and Pitfalls Lab: Join and Union Data from Multiple Tables Advanced Functions and Clauses Review SQL Case Statements Introduce Analytical Window Functions Safeguard Data with One-Way Field Encryption Discuss Effective Sub-query and CTE design Compare SQL and Javascript UDFs Lab: Deriving Insights with Advanced SQL Functions Schema Design and Nested Data Structures Compare Google BigQuery vs Traditional RDBMS Data Architecture Normalization vs Denormalization: Performance Tradeoffs Schema Review: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly Arrays and Nested Data in Google BigQuery Lab: Querying Nested and Repeated Data More Visualization with Google Data Studio Create Case Statements and Calculated Fields Avoid Performance Pitfalls with Cache considerations Share Dashboards and Discuss Data Access considerations Optimizing for Performance Avoid Google BigQuery Performance Pitfalls Prevent Hotspots in your Data Diagnose Performance Issues with the Query Explanation map Lab: Optimizing and Troubleshooting Query Performance Advanced Insights Introducing Cloud Datalab Cloud Datalab Notebooks and Cells Benefits of Cloud Datalab Data Access Compare IAM and BigQuery Dataset Roles Avoid Access Pitfalls Review Members, Roles, Organizations, Account Administration, and Service Accounts
Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for The primary audience for this course is as follows: • This course is intended primarily for network administrators, network engineers, network managers and systems engineers who would like to implement BGP. The secondary audience for this course is as follows: • This course is intended for network designers and project managers. The course is also recommended to all individuals preparing for BGP exam. Overview After completing this course the student should be able to: - Describe how to configure, monitor, and troubleshoot basic BGP to enable interdomain routing in a network scenario with multiple domains - Describe how to use BGP policy controls to influence the BGP route selection process in a network scenario In which you must support connections to multiple ISPs - Describe how to use BGP attributes to influence the route selection process in a network scenario where you must support multiple connections - Describe how to successfully connect the customer network to the Internet in a network scenario in which multiple connections must be implemented - Describe how to configure the service provider network to behave as a transit AS in a typical implementation with multiple BGP connections to other autonomous systems - Enable route reflection as possible solution to BGP scaling issues in a typical service provider network with multiple BGP connections to other autonomous systems - Describe the available BGP tools and features to optimize the scalability of the BGP routing protocol in a typical BGP network This covers the theory of BGP, configuration of BGP on Cisco IOS© routers, detailed troubleshooting information, and hands-on exercises that provide learners with the skills that they need to configure and troubleshoot BGP networks in customer environments. BGP Overview Introducing BGP Understanding BGP Path Attributes Establishing BGP Sessions Processing BGP Routes Configuring Basic BGP Monitoring and Troubleshooting BGP Lab 1-1: Initial Lab Setup Lab 1-2: Configuring Basic BGP BGP Transit Autonomous Systems Working with a Transit AS Interacting with IBGP and EBGP in a Transit AS Forwarding Packets in a Transit AS Configuring a Transit AS Monitoring and Troubleshooting IBGP in a Transit AS Lab 2-1: Configuring a Transit AS Route Selection Using Policy Controls Using Multihomed BGP Networks Employing AS-Path Filters Filtering with Prefix-Lists Using Outbound Route Filtering Applying Route-Maps as BGP Filters Implementing Changes in BGP Policy Lab 3-1: Using Multihomed BGP Networks Lab 3-2: Employing AS-Path Filters Lab 3-3: Filtering with Prefix-Lists Lab 3-4: Implementing Changes in BGP Policy Route Selection Using Attributes Influencing BGP Route Selection with Weights Setting BGP Local Preference Using AS-Path Prepending Understanding BGP Multi-Exit Discriminators Addressing BGP Communities Lab 4-1: Influencing BGP Route Selection with Weights Lab 4-2: Setting BGP Local Preference Lab 4-3: Understanding BGP Multi-Exit Discriminators Lab 4-4: Addressing BGP Communities Customer-to-Provider Connectivity with BGP Understanding Customer-to-Provider Connectivity Requirements Implementing Customer Connectivity Using Static Routing Connecting a Multihomed Customer to a Single Service Provider Connecting a Multihomed Customer to Multiple Service Providers Scaling Service Provider Networks Scaling IGP and BGP in Service Provider Networks Introducing Route Reflectors Designing Networks with Route Reflectors Configuring and Monitoring Route Reflectors Introducing Confederations Configuring and Monitoring Confederations Lab 6-1: Introducing Route Reflectors Lab 6-2: Configuring and Monitoring Confederations Optimizing BGP Scalability Improving BGP Convergence Limiting the Number of Prefixes Received from a BGP Neighbor Implementing BGP Peer Groups Using BGP Route Dampening Lab 7-1: Limiting the Number of Prefixes Received from a BGP Neighbor Lab 7-2: Implementing BGP Peer Groups Lab 7-3: Using BGP Route Dampening Additional course details: Nexus Humans Cisco Configuring BGP on Cisco Routers v4.0 (BGP) 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 Configuring BGP on Cisco Routers v4.0 (BGP) 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 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for experienced administrators with a background in either software development or system administration. Team leaders, lead developers, and other accidental Team Foundation Server administrators are also encouraged to take this course. This course will also help a student prepare for the relevant Microsoft certification exam. Overview At course completion, attendees will have had exposure to: - TFS editions and components - Supported topologies and environments - Must-have TFS administration tools - Hardware and software requirements - Required service accounts and permissions - Installing Team Foundation Server - Configuring Team Foundation Server - Managing relevant SQL Server components - Managing relevant SharePoint components - Installing and using Team Explorer - Team project collections and team projects - Using and customizing process templates - TFS licensing and Client Access Licenses - Connecting and using Microsoft Excel & Project - Installing and using Team Explorer Everywhere - Integrating TFS and SharePoint - Using the TFS web portal - Git and TFVC version control systems - Basic and advanced version control workflows - Configuring and using code search - Controlling access to version controlled items - Command-line and third party tools - Configuring automated builds - Deploying and using Visual Studio agents - Configuring agent pools and queues - Creating and queuing automated builds - Configuring Package Management - Configuring Release Management - Creating a release definition - Creating and deploying a release - Strategies for upgrading and migrating to TFS - Integrating TFS with other systems and data - High availability and scalability options - Capacity planning and disaster recovery - Backing up, restoring, and moving TFS data - Managing the data warehouse - Using PowerShell to manage TFS - Customizing Team Foundation Server - Extending Team Foundation Server Provides students with the knowledge and skills to deploy, configure, and manage Microsoft Team Foundation Server 2019 and related software components. Introduction to Team Foundation Server Introduction to Team Foundation Server Editions, components, and configurations Visual Studio Team Services comparison TFS' support of Application Lifecycle Management TFS administrator responsibilities and tasks ?Must-have? tools of a TFS administrator Planning and Deploying TFS Planning the deployment System requirements, software, and accounts Installing and configuring TFS Installing Team Explorer Troubleshooting Configuring TFS Administrator roles and tools Managing team project collections Managing team projects Managing process templates Securing TFS, SharePoint, and SQL Server Renaming and deleting a team project Client Applications TFS Client Access Licenses (CAL) Team Explorer and the web portal Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Project SharePoint project portal Team Explorer Everywhere Command-line and 3rd party tools Version Control Overview of Git and TFVC version control systems Integration with Visual Studio Using TFVC and Git version control Basic and advanced workflows Controlling access to version control Command-line tools and utilities TFS Proxy, MSSCCI Provider, and TFS Sidekicks Building and Releasing Overview of the Visual Studio build system Build agents, agent pools, agent queues Creating and queuing a build Monitoring, and managing a build Securing the build process Running tests as part of the build Overview of Package Management Overview of Release Management Defining, creating, and deploying a release Upgrading, Migrating, and Integrating Upgrading Team Foundation Server In-place vs. migration upgrade Performing post-upgrade tasks Migrating work items Migrating items under version controlled Integrating with Team Foundation Server Custom and 3rd party solutions Advanced Administration Monitoring the health of Team Foundation Server Web-based diagnostic tools Options for scalability and high availability Disaster recovery, backup, and restore Moving Team Foundation Server Managing the data warehouse Using PowerShell to manage TFS Customizing and Extending Customizing vs. extending Customizing a process template Customizing a work item type Creating default work items Creating and using a global list Using Witadmin.exe Using work item templates Creating a custom report Using the REST API to extend Team Foundation Server Additional course details: Nexus Humans Administering Team Foundation Server 2017 training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the Administering Team Foundation Server 2017 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 3 Days 18 CPD hours Overview The goal of this course is to enable technical students new to Cassandra to begin working with Cassandra in an optimal manner. Throughout the course students will learn to: Understand the Big Data needs that C* addresses Be familiar with the operation and structure of C* Be able to install and set up a C* database Use the C* tools, including cqlsh, nodetool, and ccm (Cassandra Cluster Manager) Be familiar with the C* architecture, and how a C* cluster is structured Understand how data is distributed and replicated in a C* cluster Understand core C* data modeling concepts, and use them to create well-structured data models Be familiar with the C* eventual consistency model and use it intelligently Be familiar with consistency mechanisms such as read repair and hinted handoff Understand and use CQL to create tables and query for data Know and use the CQL data types (numerical, textual, uuid, etc.) Be familiar with the various kinds of primary keys available (simple, compound, and composite primary keys) Be familiar with the C* write and read paths Understand C* deletion and compaction The Cassandra (C*) database is a massively scalable NoSQL database that provides high availability and fault tolerance, as well as linear scalability when adding new nodes to a cluster. It has many powerful capabilities, such as tunable and eventual consistency, that allow it to meet the needs of modern applications, but also introduce a new paradigm for data modeling that many organizations do not have the expertise to use in the best way.Introduction to Cassandra is a hands-on course designed to teach attendees the basics of how to create good data models with Cassandra. This technical course has a focus on the practical aspects of working with C*, and introduces essential concepts needed to understand Cassandra, including enough coverage of internal architecture to make good decisions. It is hands-on, with labs that provide experience in core functionality. Students will also explore CQL (Cassandra Query Language), as well as some of the ?anti-patterns? that lead to non-optimal C* data models and be ready to work on production systems involving Cassandra. Session 1: Cassandra Overview Why We Need Cassandra - Big Data Challenges vs RDBMS High level Cassandra Overview Cassandra Features Optional: Basic Cassandra Installation and Configuration Session 2: Cassandra Architecture and CQL Overview Cassandra Architecture Overview Cassandra Clusters and Rings Nodes and Virtual Nodes Data Replication in Cassandra Introduction to CQL Defining Tables with a Single Primary Key Using cqlsh for Interactive Querying Selecting and Inserting/Upserting Data with CQL Data Replication and Distribution Basic Data Types (including uuid, timeuuid) Session 3: Data Modeling and CQL Core Concepts Defining a Compound Primary Key CQL for Compound Primary Keys Partition Keys and Data Distribution Clustering Columns Overview of Internal Data Organization Overview of Other Querying Capabilities ORDER BY, CLUSTERING ORDER BY, UPDATE , DELETE, ALLOW FILTERING Batch Queries Data Modeling Guidelines Denormalization Data Modeling Workflow Data Modeling Principles Primary Key Considerations Composite Partition Keys Defining with CQL Data Distribution with Composite Partition Key Overview of Internal Data Organization Session 4: Additional CQL Capabilities Indexing Primary/Partition Keys and Pagination with token() Secondary Indexes and Usage Guidelines Cassandra collections Collection Structure and Uses Defining and Querying Collections (set, list, and map) Materialized View Overview Usage Guidelines Session 5: Data Consistency In Cassandra Overview of Consistency in Cassandra CAP Theorem Eventual (Tunable) Consistency in C* - ONE, QUORUM, ALL Choosing CL ONE Choosing CL QUORUM Achieving Immediate Consistency Overview of Other Consistency Levels Supportive Consistency Mechanisms Writing / Hinted Handoff Read Repair Nodetool repair Session 6: Internal Mechanisms Ring Details Partitioners Gossip Protocol Snitches Write Path Overview / Commit Log Memtables and SSTables Write Failure Unavailable Nodes and Node Failure Requirements for Write Operations Read Path Overview Read Mechanism Replication and Caching Deletion/Compaction Overview Delete Mechanism Tombstones and Compaction Session 7: Working with IntelliJ Configuring JDBC Data Source for Cassandra Reading Schema Information Querying and Editing Tables. Additional course details: Nexus Humans Introduction to Cassandra (TTDS6776) 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 Introduction to Cassandra (TTDS6776) 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 System administrators System engineers Overview By the end of the course, you should be able to meet the following objectives: Install and configure ESXi hosts Deploy and configure vCenter Use the vSphere Client to create the vCenter inventory and assign roles to vCenter users Configure vCenter High Availability Create and configure virtual networks using vSphere standard switches and distributed switches Create and configure datastores using storage technologies supported by vSphere Use the vSphere Client to create virtual machines, templates, clones, and snapshots Configure and manage a VMware Tools Repository Create content libraries for managing templates and deploying virtual machines Manage virtual machine resource use Migrate virtual machines with vSphere vMotion and vSphere Storage vMotion Create and configure a vSphere cluster that is enabled with vSphere High Availability and vSphere Distributed Resource Scheduler Manage the life cycle of vSphere to keep vCenter, ESXi hosts, and virtual machines up to date Configure and manage vSphere networking and storage for a large and sophisticated enterprise Use host profiles to manage VMware ESXi host compliance Monitor the vCenter, ESXi, and VMs performance in the vSphere client This five-day, extended hour course takes you from introductory to advanced VMware vSphere© 8 management skills. Building on the installation and configuration content from our best-selling course, you will also develop advanced skills needed to manage and maintain a highly available and scalable virtual infrastructure. Through a mix of lecture and hands-on labs, you will install, configure, and manage vSphere 7. You will explore the features that build a foundation for a truly scalable infrastructure and discuss when and where these features have the greatest effect. This course prepares you to administer a vSphere infrastructure for an organization of any size using vSphere 8, which includes VMware ESXi? 8 and VMware vCenter Server© 8. Course Introduction Introductions and course logistics Course objectives vSphere and Virtualization Overview Explain basic virtualization concepts Describe how vSphere fits in the software-defined data center and the cloud infrastructure Recognize the user interfaces for accessing vSphere Explain how vSphere interacts with CPUs, memory, networks, storage, and GPUs Install an ESXi host vCenter Management Recognize ESXi hosts communication with vCenter Deploy vCenter Server Appliance Configure vCenter settings Use the vSphere Client to add and manage license keys Create and organize vCenter inventory objects Recognize the rules for applying vCenter permissions View vSphere tasks and events Create a vCenter backup schedule Recognize the importance of vCenter High Availability Explain how vCenter High Availability works Deploying Virtual Machines Create and provision VMs Explain the importance of VMware Tools Identify the files that make up a VM Recognize the components of a VM Navigate the vSphere Client and examine VM settings and options Modify VMs by dynamically increasing resources Create VM templates and deploy VMs from them Clone VMs Create customization specifications for guest operating systems Create local, published, and subscribed content libraries Deploy VMs from content libraries Manage multiple versions of VM templates in content libraries Configure and Manage vSphere Networking Configure and view standard switch configurations Configure and view distributed switch configurations Recognize the difference between standard switches and distributed switches Explain how to set networking policies on standard and distributed switches Configure and Manage vSphere Storage Recognize vSphere storage technologies Identify types of vSphere datastores Describe Fibre Channel components and addressing Describe iSCSI components and addressing Configure iSCSI storage on ESXi Create and manage VMFS datastores Configure and manage NFS datastores Discuss vSphere support for NVMe and iSER technologies Managing Virtual Machines Recognize the types of VM migrations that you can perform within a vCenter instance and across vCenter instances Migrate VMs using vSphere vMotion Describe the role of Enhanced vMotion Compatibility in migrations Migrate VMs using vSphere Storage vMotion Take a snapshot of a VM Manage, consolidate, and delete snapshots Describe CPU and memory concepts in relation to a virtualized environment Describe how VMs compete for resources Define CPU and memory shares, reservations, and limits Recognize the role of a VMware Tools Repository Configure a VMware Tools Repository Recognize the backup and restore solution for VMs vSphere Monitoring Monitor the key factors that can affect a virtual machine's performance Describe the factors that influence vCenter performance Use vCenter tools to monitor resource use Create custom alarms in vCenter Describe the benefits and capabilities of VMware Skyline Recognize uses for Skyline Advisor Pro Deploying and Configuring vSphere Cluster Use Cluster Quickstart to enable vSphere cluster services and configure the cluster View information about a vSphere cluster Explain how vSphere DRS determines VM placement on hosts in the cluster Recognize use cases for vSphere DRS settings Monitor a vSphere DRS cluster Describe how vSphere HA responds to different types of failures Identify options for configuring network redundancy in a vSphere HA cluster Recognize the use cases for various vSphere HA settings Configure a cluster enabled for vSphere DRS and vSphere HA Recognize when to use vSphere Fault Tolerance Describe the function of the vCLS Recognize operations that might disrupt the healthy functioning of vCLS VMs ESXi Operations Use host profiles to manage ESXi configuration compliance Recognize the benefits of using configuration profiles Managing the vSphere Lifecycle Generate vCenter interoperability reports Recognize features of vSphere Lifecycle Manager Describe ESXi images and image depots Enable vSphere Lifecycle Manager in a vSphere cluster Validate ESXi host compliance against a cluster image and remediate ESXi hosts using vSphere Lifecycle Manager Describe vSphere Lifecycle Manager automatic recommendations Use vSphere Lifecycle Manager to upgrade VMware Tools and VM hardware Network Operations Configure and manage vSphere distributed switches Describe how VMware vSphere Network I/O Control enhances performance Define vSphere Distributed Services Engine Describe the use cases and benefits of vSphere Distributed Services Engine Storage Operations Describe the architecture and requirements of vSAN configuration Describe storage policy-based management Recognize components in the vSphere Virtual Volumes architecture Configure Storage I/O Control
Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for The primary audience for this course is as follows: Network Video Engineer Voice/UC/Collaboration/Communications Engineer Collaboration Tools Engineer Collaboration Sales/Systems Engineer Overview Cisco Meeting Server Overview Cisco Meeting Server Deployment Cisco Meeting Server User Licensing Cisco Meeting Server Configuration Cisco Meeting Server Configuration with Cisco Unified Communication Manager (CUCM) Cisco Meeting Server Integration VCS/Expressway Cisco Meeting Server Integration with TMS Cisco Meeting Server Configuration with Lync/Skype for Business Cisco Meeting Server Recording and Streaming Cisco Meeting Manager (CMM) Deployment Cisco Meeting Server WebRTC using Expressway Proxy Cisco Meeting Server Customization Cisco Meeting Server Troubleshooting In this course, students will install and configure a Cisco Meeting Server version 2.x. Students will configure a multimode CMS Cluster and implement all the different components of a clustered solution. Student will also integrate CMS with Unified Communications Manager and VCS/Expressway. Students will also integrate Recording and Skype/Lync. Students will use the TMS and new Cisco Meeting Manager Schedule and monitor CMS. Cisco Meeting Server Overview What is Cisco Meeting Server Cisco Meeting Server Benefits Cisco Meeting Server vs Telepresence Server vs MCU Cisco Meeting Server Functions? Cisco Meeting Server Components Cisco Meeting Server Call Bridge Cisco Meeting Server Web Bridge Cisco Meeting Server Turn Server Cisco Meeting Server XMPP Server Cisco Meeting Server Database Cisco Meeting Server Scalability On-premises and Cloud Conferencing API Integration Cisco Meeting Server Deployment MMP CLI Cisco Meeting Server Prerequisites Cisco Meeting Server 2000 Deployments Installing the server Configuring the Fabric Interconnect modules Configuring the Cisco Meeting Server 2000 through the MMP Checking the installed software Configuring the Web Admin Interface Applying a License File Cisco Meeting Server 1000/VM Deployments Installing CMM via VMware Configuring VMware Network Management Configuring the VMware Instance using vSphere client Retrieving and activating VMware Licenses Accessing the Cisco Meeting Server 1000 Console Installing CMM via Hyper-V Single combined server deployment Single Split Server Deployment Deploying a Core Server Deploying an Edge Server Certificate Guidelines for Single Split Server Deployment Scalable and Resilient Server Deployments Cisco Meeting Server User Licensing Obtaining and Entering a License File Cisco Meeting Server Licenses Cisco User Licenses Personal Multiparty Plus Licensing Shared Multiparty Plus Licensing Cisco Meeting Server Capacity Units XMPP Licensing for Cisco Meeting Apps Cisco Meeting Server Capacity Units Cisco Meeting Server Configuration Transferring the License File to the Cisco Meeting Sever Creating a Cisco Meeting Server Administrator Account Setting up the Network Interface for IPv4 Adding additional Network Interfaces Configuring the Web Admin Interface Creating the certificate for the Web Admin Interface Configuring the Web Admin Interface for HTTS Access Configuring the Web Bridge Configuring the TURN server Configuring the Databases Deploying Web Bridges Deploying multiple Web Bridges Setting up the Web Bridges? certificates Setting up the Web Bridges via the API Web Bridge call flow Cisco Meeting App and WebRTC Client Enabling HTTP redirect and the Web Bridge Deploying the TURN Servers Dial plan configuration ? Overview Dial plan rules for incoming calls and outbound calls Outbound Dial Plan Rules Inbound Dial Plan Rules Forwarding Dial Plan Rules Dial plan configuration?SIP endpoints Cisco Meeting Server (CMS) Configuration with Cisco Unified Communication Manager (CUCM) CUCM and CMS Integration Setting up Escalated ad hoc calls Configuring the Meeting Server Setup Incoming Dial Plan Setup Administrator Account with API Permission Adding the Cisco Meeting Server as a Conference Bridge Creating a Media Resource Group Creating a Media Resource List Adding the Media Resource Group to a Device Pool or Device Setting up Scheduled and Rendezvous Calls Configure Outbound Dial Plan Dial Plan Configuring Cisco Unified Communications Server Configure Route Groups Configure Route Lists Configure Route Pattern Support for Active Control Participant List Indicators Selecting Layout Limitations Overview of ActiveControl and the iX protocol CUCM 8.x and earlier Third-party networks VCS-centric deployments Load Balancing Calls Configuring Call Bridges for Load Balancing Incoming Calls Creating Call Bridge Groups Enabling Load Balancing Fine Tuning Load Balancing Enable Load Balancing of Outbound SIP Calls Setup Outbound Dial Plan Rule for Load Balancing SIP Calls Supply the Call Bridge Group or Specific Call Bridge to Use for Outbound SIP Calls Cisco Meeting Server Integration VCS/Expressway Gateway Configuration Call Testing Inbound call from an endpoint registered to a VCS/Expressway Outbound call to an endpoint registered to a VCS/Expressway Calling non Cisco Meeting App users from H.323 endpoint Troubleshooting Cisco Meeting Server Integration with TMS TMS Integration Cisco Meeting Server Configuration with Lync/Skype for Business Configuring Cisco Meeting Server with SKYPE Dial plan configuration ? integrating Lync/Skype for Business Lync clients dialing into a call on clustered Meeting Servers Integrating SIP endpoints and Lync clients Adding calls between Lync clients and SIP video endpoints Lync Front End server configuration VCS configuration Meeting Server configuration Integrating Cisco Meeting App with SIP and Lync clients Integrating Lync using Lync Edge service Controlling the bandwidth for sharing content on Microsoft Lync and Skype for Business calls Direct Lync federation Calling into scheduled Lync meetings directly and via IVR Office 365 Dual Homed Experience with OBTP Scheduling Cisco Meeting Server Recording and Streaming Recording Meetings Recorder licensing Recording with Vbrick Prerequisites for the Meeting Server Configuring the Meeting Server to work with Vbrick Steps to configuring the Streamer Deploying streaming Streamer licensing Recording meetings Cisco Meeting Manager (CMM) Deployment Deploy Cisco Meeting Manager Cisco Meeting Manager Meetings Navigation List Meetings Edit Meetings Layout Recording Streaming Participants Find meetings Find participants Change layout for all participants in a meeting Start and stop recording Start and stop streaming Add participants Change layout for an individual participant Turn audio or video on or off View participant details Call statistics Cisco Meeting Server WebRTC using Expressway Proxy Configure Cisco Meeting Server for WebRTC Proxy Configure Cisco Expressway C Configure Turn on Cisco Expressway E Cisco Meeting Server Customization WebRTC App Customization Call Customization IVR Message Customization SIP/LYNC Call Message Customization Invitation Customization Cisco Meeting Server Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Cisco Meeting Server Connectivity Troubleshooting Web Bridge connectivity Troubleshooting Call Server issues Troubleshooting Conferencing issues
Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for IT professionals with five to eight years of experience in these roles: Data center engineers Network designers Network administrators Network engineers Systems engineers System administrator Consulting systems engineers Technical solutions architects Server administrators Network managers Cisco integrators or partners Overview After taking this course, you should be able to: Describe the Layer 2 and Layer 3 forwarding options and protocols used in a data center Describe the rack design options, traffic patterns, and data center switching layer access, aggregation, and core Describe the Cisco Overlay Transport Virtualization (OTV) technology that is used to interconnect data centers Describe Locator/ID separation protocol Design a solution that uses Virtual Extensible LAN (VXLAN) for traffic forwarding Describe hardware redundancy options; how to virtualize the network, compute, and storage functions; and virtual networking in the data center Describe solutions that use fabric extenders and compare Cisco Adapter Fabric Extender (FEX) with single root input/output virtualization (SR-IOV) Describe security threats and solutions in the data center Describe advanced data center security technologies and best practices Describe device management and orchestration in the data center Describe the storage options for compute function and different Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID) levels from a high-availability and performance perspective Describe Fibre Channel concepts, topologies, architecture, and industry terms Describe Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) Describe security options in the storage network Describe management and automation options for storage networking infrastructure Describe Cisco UCS servers and use cases for various Cisco UCS platforms Explain the connectivity options for fabric interconnects for southbound and northbound connections Describe the hyperconverged solution and integrated systems Describe the systemwide parameters for setting up a Cisco UCS domain Describe role-based access control (RBAC) and integration with directory servers to control access rights on Cisco UCS Manager Describe the pools that may be used in service profiles or service profile templates on Cisco UCS Manager Describe the different policies in the service profile Describe the Ethernet and Fibre Channel interface policies and additional network technologies Describe the advantages of templates and the difference between initial and updated templates Describe data center automation tools The Designing Cisco Data Center Infrastructure (DCID) v7.0 course helps you master design and deployment options focused on Cisco© data center solutions and technologies across network, compute, virtualization, storage area networks, automation, and security. You will learn design practices for the Cisco Unified Computing System? (Cisco UCS©) solution based on Cisco UCS B-Series and C-Series servers, Cisco UCS Manager, and Cisco Unified Fabric. You will also gain design experience with network management technologies including Cisco UCS Manager, Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM), and Cisco UCS Director. This course helps you prepare to take the exam, Designing Cisco Data Center Infrastructure (300-610 DCID) Describing High Availability on Layer 2 Overview of Layer 2 High-Availability Mechanisms Virtual Port Channels Cisco Fabric Path Virtual Port Channel+ Designing Layer 3 Connectivity First Hop Redundancy Protocols Improve Routing Protocol Performance and Security Enhance Layer 3 Scalability and Robustness Designing Data Center Topologies Data Center Traffic Flows Cabling Challenges Access Layer Aggregation Layer Core Layer Spine-and-Leaf Topology Redundancy Options Designing Data Center Interconnects with Cisco OTV Cisco OTV Overview Cisco OTV Control and Data Planes Failure Isolation Cisco OTV Features Optimize Cisco OTV Evaluate Cisco OTV Describing Locator/ID Separation Protocol Locator/ID Separation Protocol Location Identifier Separation Protocol (LISP) Virtual Machine (VM) Mobility LISP Extended Subnet Mode (ESM) Multihop Mobility LISP VPN Virtualization Describing VXLAN Overlay Networks Describe VXLAN Benefits over VLAN Layer 2 and Layer 3 VXLAN Overlay Multiprotocol Border Gateway Protocol (MP-BGP) Ethernet VPN (EVPN) Control Plane Overview VXLAN Data Plane Describing Hardware and Device Virtualization Hardware-Based High Availability Device Virtualization Cisco UCS Hardware Virtualization Server Virtualization SAN Virtualization N-Port ID Virtualization Describing Cisco FEX Options Cisco Adapter FEX Access Layer with Cisco FEX Cisco FEX Topologies Virtualization-Aware Networking Single Root I/O Virtualization Cisco FEX Evaluation Describing Basic Data Center Security Threat Mitigation Attack and Countermeasure Examples Secure the Management Plane Protect the Control Plane RBAC and Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA) Describing Advanced Data Center Security Cisco TrustSec in Cisco Secure Enclaves Architecture Cisco TrustSec Operation Firewalling Positioning the Firewall Within Data Center Networks Cisco Firepower© Portfolio Firewall Virtualization Design for Threat Mitigation Describing Management and Orchestration Network and License Management Cisco UCS Manager Cisco UCS Director Cisco Intersight Cisco DCNM Overview Describing Storage and RAID Options Position DAS in Storage Technologies Network-Attached Storage Fibre Channel, FCoE, and Internet Small Computer System Interface (iSCSI) Evaluate Storage Technologies Describing Fibre Channel Concepts Fibre Channel Connections, Layers, and Addresses Fibre Channel Communication Virtualization in Fibre Channel SAN Describing Fibre Channel Topologies SAN Parameterization SAN Design Options Choosing a Fibre Channel Design Solution Describing FCoE FCoE Protocol Characteristics FCoE Communication Data Center Bridging FCoE Initialization Protocol FCoE Design Options Describing Storage Security Common SAN Security Features Zones SAN Security Enhancements Cryptography in SAN Describing SAN Management and Orchestration Cisco DCNM for SAN Cisco DCNM Analytics and Streaming Telemetry Cisco UCS Director in the SAN Cisco UCS Director Workflows Describing Cisco UCS Servers and Use Cases Cisco UCS C-Series Servers Fabric Interconnects and Blade Chassis Cisco UCS B-Series Server Adapter Cards Stateless Computing Cisco UCS Mini Describing Fabric Interconnect Connectivity Use of Fabric Interconnect Interfaces VLANs and VSANs in a Cisco UCS Domain Southbound Connections Northbound Connections Disjoint Layer 2 Networks Fabric Interconnect High Availability and Redundancy Describing Hyperconverged and Integrated Systems Hyperconverged and Integrated Systems Overview Cisco HyperFlex? Solution Cisco HyperFlex Scalability and Robustness Cisco HyperFlex Clusters Cluster Capacity and Multiple Clusters on One Cisco UCS Domain External Storage and Graphical Processing Units on Cisco HyperFlex Cisco HyperFlex Positioning Describing Cisco UCS Manager Systemwide Parameters Cisco UCS Setup and Management Cisco UCS Traffic Management Describing Cisco UCS RBAC Roles and Privileges Organizations in Cisco UCS Manager Locales and Effective Rights Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting Two-Factor Authentication Describing Pools for Service Profiles Global and Local Pools Universally Unique Identifier (UUID) Suffix and Media Access Control (MAC) Address Pools World Wide Name (WWN) Pools Server and iSCSI Initiator IP Pools Describing Policies for Service Profiles Global vs. Local Policies Storage and Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) Policies Boot and Scrub Policies Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) and Maintenance Policies Describing Network-Specific Adapters and Policies LAN Connectivity Controls SAN Connectivity Controls Virtual Access Layer Connectivity Enhancements Describing Templates in Cisco UCS Manager Cisco UCS Templates Service Profile Templates Network Templates Designing Data Center Automation Model-Driven Programmability Cisco NX-API Overview Programmability Using Python Cisco Ansible Module Use the Puppet Agent Additional course details: Nexus Humans Cisco Designing Cisco Data Center Infrastructure v7.0 (DCID) training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the Cisco Designing Cisco Data Center Infrastructure v7.0 (DCID) 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 AdministratorDatabase Administrators Overview Describe the components of ASMExplain and apply Automatic Storage Management (ASM) initialization parametersManage ASM instances and associated processesMonitor ASM using the V$ASM dynamic performance viewsUnderstand Flex ASM architecture and componentsUnderstand ASM Deployment AlternativesInstall and configure Flex ASMManage Flex ASMEmploy ASM space management techniquesCreate and delete Automatic Storage Management (ASM) disk groupsSet the attributes of an existing ASM disk groupPerform ongoing maintenance tasks on ASM disk groupsExplain key performance and scalability considerations for ASM disk groupsDescribe the Automatic Storage Management (ASM) architectureUse different client tools to access ASM filesDescribe the format of a fully qualified ASM file name This Oracle Database 12c: ASM Administration training teaches you about Oracle ASM architecture. Expert Oracle University instructors will help you develop a deeper understanding of both standard ASM and Flex ASM applications. This Oracle Database 12c: ASM Administration training teaches you about Oracle ASM architecture. Expert Oracle University instructors will help you develop a deeper understanding of both standard ASM and Flex ASM applications.
Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for Security professionals, System engineers, channel partners, service partners, and end users with at least one year of experience in implementing IT security technologies (Network, Applications, and Systems). Overview This course will enable students to configure, monitor, manage, and optimize the SonicWall Network Security firewall appliances running the new SonicOS 7 to effectively defend against limitless network and cyberthreats and implement SonicWall Boundless Cybersecurity safeguards for seamless protection. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to configure the SonicWall firewall for Secure and Remote Connectivity, Network Optimization, and Advanced Threat Protection. The SonicWall Network Security Administrator (SNSA) for SonicOS 7.0curriculum provides students the required background, knowledge, and hands-on experience to begin designing, implementing, and troubleshooting SonicWall Network Security products. SonicOS 7 is SonicWall?s brand new and most advanced security operating system and is at the core of its latest physical and virtual firewalls, including models from the TZ, NSv, NSa and NSsp Series. SonicOS 7.0 features advanced security, simplified policy management, and critical networking and management capabilities for distributed enterprises and small- to medium-sized businesses with SD-branch support. Course Outline Setting up Basic Firewall Components Unified Threat Management Secure Access Deep Packet Inspection for SSL (DPI-SSL) Content Filtering Services Application Control Scalability and Reliability SD-WAN High Availability Troubleshooting Tools