Duration 4 Days 24 CPD hours This course is intended for DevOps engineers Integration engineers Network and software architects Network engineers Software engineers System administrators Overview After completing this course, you should be able to: Describe network and IT convergence Describe Cisco NSO architecture Describe Linux Configure Cisco NSO Set up access control to Cisco NSO system Describe Cisco NSO Integration Options Explain version control systems and basic git concepts Describe the purpose of continuous integration and continuous delivery Implement Cisco NSO high availability Describe scalable system management Describe software development methodologies Describe service maintenance Perform NED upgrades Use Cisco NSO for managing services and their associated device configurations Describe Cisco NSO change management Explain service problem management Use Cisco NSO for service monitoring and compliance reporting Describe Cisco NSO inventory management Describe Cisco NSO use cases The Cisco Network Services Orchestrator (NSO) Administration and DevOps (NSO303) v4.0 course continues the learning journey of the NSO Essentials for Programmers and Network Architects (NSO201) v4.0 and NSO Advanced for Python Programmers (NSO300) v4.0 courses by introducing you to the system administration and DevOps focusing on NSO; the robust bridge linking network automation and orchestration tools, examining the development, operation, and administration task functions. You will learn how to set up, configure, deploy, and maintain a Cisco Network Services Orchestrator solution, and learn best practices for using DevOps. The examples shown in this course demonstrate real-world scenarios to prepare you for deployment and management of new or existing NSO instances. The course guides you through the setup of a production ready NSO instances using system installation with access control settings, the deployment of NSO in Docker containers, and introduces modern DevOps concepts and tools such as Git and Continuous Delivery/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD). You will learn how to migrate CDM devices, how to build NETCONF NEDs from the NSO CLI, how to handle NSO Alarms, and many more features that benefit you in your journey with Cisco NSO. Course Outline Introducing Network and IT Convergence Introducing Cisco NSO Architecture Introducing Linux Explaining Cisco NSO Setup Exploring Access Control Describing Integration Options Explaining Version Control System Describing Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery Introducing Scalability and High Availability Describing Scalable System Management Describing Software Development Methodologies Introducing Service Maintenance Performing Network Element Driver (NED) Upgrades Introducing Configuration Management Describing Change Management Explaining Service Problem Management Explaining Service Monitoring and Compliance Reporting Introducing Inventory Management Describing Cisco NSO Use Cases
Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is designed for network and software engineers interested in automation and programmability and who hold job roles such as: Account manager Consulting systems engineer Network administrator Network engineer Network manager Sales engineer Systems engineer Technical solutions architect Wireless design engineer Wireless engineer Overview This course will help you: Gain the high-demand knowledge and skills to implement automation, streamline container orchestration, and enhance scalability Learn the skills to maximize the lightweight design of containers to scale more quickly and allow more responsiveness to website traffic load Prepare for the 300-910 DEVOPS exam What to expect in the exam The 300-910 DEVOPS exam certifies your knowledge and skills with DevOps. Key DevOps practices include deployment automation that enables configuration, management, and scalability of cloud microservices and infrastructure processes on Cisco platforms. This course teaches you how to automate application deployment, enable automated configuration, enhance management, and improve scalability of cloud microservices and infrastructure processes on Cisco© platforms. You will also learn how to integrate Docker and Kubernetes to create advanced capabilities and flexibility in application deployment. This course prepares you for the 300-910 Implementing DevOps Solutions and Practices Using Cisco Platforms (DEVOPS) certification exam. Course Outlines ITRODUCING THE DEVOPS MODEL INTRODUCING CONTAINERS PACKAGING AN APPLICATION USING DOCKER DEPLOYING A MULTITIER APPLICATION INTRODUCING CI/CD BUILDING THE DEVOPS FLOW VALIDATING THE APPLICATION BUILD PROCESS BUILDING AN IMPROVED DEPLOYMENT FLOW EXTENDING DEVOPS PRACTICES TO THE ENTIRE INFRASTRUCTURE IMPLEMENTING ON-DEMAND TEST ENVIRONMENTS AT THE INFRASTRUCTURE LEVEL MONITORING IN NETDEVOPS ENGINEERING FOR VISIBILITY AND STABILITY SECURING DEVOPS WORKFLOWS EXPLORING MULTICLOUD STRATEGIES EXAMINING APPLICATION AND DEPLOYMENT ARCHITECTURES DESCRIBING KUBERNETES INTEGRATING MULTIPLE DATA CENTER DEPLOYMENTS WITH KUBERNETES MONITORING AND LOGGING IN KUBERNETES Additional course details: Nexus Humans Cisco Implementing DevOps Solutions and Practices Using Cisco Platforms (DevOps) 1.0 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 DevOps Solutions and Practices Using Cisco Platforms (DevOps) 1.0 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 Any Managed Service Provider who is designing VMware SD-WAN solutions or managing SD-WAN networks for their customers. Overview By the end of this course, you should be able to meet the following objectives: Explain VMware SD-WAN architecture Outline VMware SD-WAN key components Discuss various Managed Service Provider (MSP) use cases and deployment options Deploy VMware SD-WAN Gateway, and VMware SD-WAN Edge Manage VMware SD-WAN Cloud VPN Design VMware SD-WAN for performance and scalability Configure the Partner Gateway handoff Customers demand a scalable, secure, and manageable VMware SD-WAN? by VeloCloud©. To deliver a successful solution you must understand VMware SD-WAN architecture, know how the features can solve customer use cases, and be able to design a VMware SD-WAN that can be easily deployed, managed, and expanded. Course Introduction Introductions and course logistics Course objectives Architecture and Core Features Evaluate the current state of the enterprise WAN and limitations for growth Describe the key components and features of the VMware SD-WAN architecture Explain VMware SD-WAN component placement and interactions between components List VMware SD-WAN core value differentiators Describe VMware SD-WAN core features Evaluate the effect of VMware SD-WAN differentiators on a SD-WAN site deployment VMware SD-WAN MSP use Cases, Deployment Models, and License Models Compare VMware SD-WAN use cases List VMware SD-WAN deployment models Describe each VMware SD-WAN license model Zero Touch Provisioning Provision VMware SD-WAN Edges Describe the workflow of a VMware SD-WAN Edge activation. Provision a VMware SD-WAN Virtual Edge on VMware ESXi VMware SD-WAN Cloud VPN Configure the VMware SD-WAN Cloud VPN Consider the availability settings when deploying a Cloud VPN Describe the packet flow in a Cloud VPN Routing and Branch Design Control SD-WAN overlay and underlay route advertisement Overlay flow control Describe best practices when designing VMware SD-WAN with BGP Evaluate branch design options VMware SD-WAN Security Explain VMware SD-WAN security architecture Describe VMware SD-WAN Edge security capabilities High Availability Designs Distinguish between Standard and Enhanced High Availability (HA) and Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol (VRRP) Designing for Performance and Scale List the SD-WAN factors that influence scalability and performance Describe VMware SD-WAN Edge Clustering Standing up a Partner Gateway Describe VMware SD-WAN Gateway functionality and roles Provision a VMware SD-WAN Gateway from VMware SD-WAN Orchestrator Demonstrate the procedure to install a VMware SD-WAN Gateway on ESXi Describe how BGP works together with a Partner Gateway hand-off MSP Operations and Version Management Identify the appropriate documentation Demonstrate account management Describe the VMware SD-WAN upgrade sequence Demonstrate a VMware SD-WAN Edge and VMware SD-WAN Gateway upgrade
Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for Experienced system administrators, system engineers, and system integrators Overview By the end of the course, you should be able to meet the following objectives: Configure and manage a VMware Tools Repository Configure vSphere Replication and recover replicated VMs Manage VM resource usage with resource pools Configure and manage vSphere networking and storage for a large and sophisticated enterprise Configure vCenter High Availability Use host profiles to manage VMware ESXi host compliance Use the vSphere Client to manage certificates Monitor the vCenter, ESXi, and VMs performance in the vSphere client Secure vCenter, ESXi, and VMs in your vSphere environment Use VMware vSphere Trust Authority to secure the infrastructure for encrypted VMs Use Identity Federation to configure the vCenter to use external identity sources This five-day course teaches you advanced skills for configuring and maintaining a highly available and scalable virtual infrastructure. Through a mix of lecture and hands-on labs, you configure and optimize the VMware vSphere 8 features that build a foundation for a truly scalable infrastructure. You also discuss when and where these features have the greatest effect. Attend this course to deepen your understanding of vSphere and learn how its advanced features and controls can benefit your organization. Course Introduction Introductions and course logistics Course objectives Virtual Machine Operations Recognize the role of a VMware Tools Repository Configure a VMware Tools Repository Recognize the backup and restore solution for VMs Identify the components in the vSphere Replication architecture Deploy and configure vSphere Replication Recover replicated VMs vSphere Cluster Operations Create and manage resource pools in a cluster Describe how scalable shares work Describe the function of the vCLS Recognize operations that might disrupt the healthy functioning of vCLS VMs Network Operations Configure and manage vSphere distributed switches Describe how VMware vSphere Network I/O Control enhances performance Explain distributed switch features such as port mirroring and NetFlow Define vSphere Distributed Services Engine Describe the use cases and benefits of vSphere Distributed Services Engine Storage Operations Discuss vSphere support for NVMe and iSER technologies 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 vCenter and ESXi Operations Create a vCenter backup schedule Recognize the importance of vCenter High Availability Explain how vCenter High Availability works Use host profiles to manage ESXi configuration compliance Use the vSphere client to manage vSphere certificates 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 vSphere Security and Access Control Recognize strategies for securing vSphere components, such as vCenter, ESXi hosts, and virtual machines Describe vSphere support for security standards and protocols Describe identity federation and recognize its use cases Configure identity federation to allow vCenter to use an external identity provider vSphere Trusted Environments and VM Encryption Configure ESXi Host Access and Authentication Describe virtual machine security features Describe the components of a VM encryption architecture Create, manage, and migrate encrypted VMs List VM encryption events and alarms Describe the benefits and use cases of vSphere Trust Authority Configure vSphere Trust Authority
Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is ideal for those who regularly deploy or manage Meraki networks and want to deepen their technical expertise and understanding of the full Meraki product suite and features. This may include professionals with job titles or in roles such as: Consulting Systems Engineer Deployment Engineer Network Administrator Network Manager Network Engineer Site Reliability Engineer Systems Engineer Technical Solutions Architect Wireless Design Engineer Wireless Engineer Overview After completing the course, you should be able to: Plan new Cisco Meraki architectures and expand existing deployments Design the network for scalable management and high availability Describe how to automate and scale Meraki deployments with dashboard tools Use dynamic routing protocols to expand networks and improve WAN performance Describe proper QoS, policy and performance-based routing configurations across a Cisco Meraki network and WAN optimization through traffic shaping Describe Virtual Private Network (VPN) and Wide Area Network (WAN) topologies and how to integrate them Secure, expand, and shape the network Implement switched network concepts and practices, and configure guests networks Implement wireless configurations concepts and practices Describe endpoint management concepts and practices using Cisco Meraki Systems Manager Describe physical security concepts and practices Gain network insight by monitoring applications Describe how to prepare monitoring, logging, and alerting services Set up reporting and auditing capabilities in the Cisco Meraki dashboard Monitor and troubleshoot issues using Cisco Meraki tools The course, Engineering Cisco Meraki Solutions Part 2 (ECMS2) v2.1 elevates your knowledge of Cisco© Meraki? technology suite. In this advanced technical training course, you?ll learn how to plan for network deployments and integrations using the Cisco Meraki platform. Through practical hands-on instruction and experiences, you will learn how to operate Meraki networks and troubleshoot complex network incidents using the Meraki Dashboard and analytics. You will also learn how to design Meraki architectures for redundancy, high-density, and scalability by implementing comprehensive Meraki product features to meet design objectives. This course is the second of two courses that prepares you for Cisco Meraki certification. Course Outline Planning new Cisco Meraki architectures and expanding existing deployments Designing for scalable management and high availability Automating and scaling Meraki deployments Designing routing and practices on the Meraki platform Describing Quality of Service (QoS) and traffic shaping design Building VPN and WAN topologies Securing, expanding, and shaping the network Describing network concepts and practices Implementing wireless configuration practices and concepts Describing Endpoint management concepts and practices Describing physical security concepts and practices Gaining network insight through monitoring applications Preparing monitoring, logging, and alerting services Setting up reporting and auditing capabilities in the Cisco Meraki Dashboard Gaining visibility and resolving issues using Meraki features and built-in troubleshooting tools Additional course details: Nexus Humans Cisco Engineering Cisco Meraki Solutions Part 2 (ECMS2) v2.1 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 Engineering Cisco Meraki Solutions Part 2 (ECMS2) v2.1 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 System installers System integrators System administrators Network administrators Solutions designers Overview After completing this course, you should be able to: Explain transactional service activation and how it relates to business requirements Explain the benefits and uses of Cisco NSO Explain how Cisco NSO communicates with network devices Understand the NETCONF protocol and be able to read and write simple YANG models Install NSO and describe how NSO uses NETCONF and the Device Manager component Understand the difference between devices that are fully NETCONF capable and those that are less or not NETCONF capable Explain the YANG service model structure Describe how YANG is used with NSO, create and deploy a service, and explain NSO FASTMAP Design and manage services with YANG models Perform NSO configuration and basic troubleshooting, and describe the following NSO features: integration options, alarms and reporting, scalability and performance options, and available function packs Use logs to troubleshoot the Cisco NSO deployment and check NSO communication with network devices Explain the mapping logic of service parameters to device models and consequently to device configurations Describe the use of different integration options and APIs Explain the use of Reactive FASTMAP for manipulating and implementing advanced Network Functions Virtualization (NFV) components Describe the use of feature components and function packs Define and explain the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) Open Source NFV Management and Orchestration (MANO) principles and solution Work with the alarm console, and understand the NSO alarm structure and how it conforms to modern network operations procedures The Cisco NSO Essentials for Programmers and Network Architects (NSO201) v. 4.0 course introduces you to Cisco© Network Services Orchestrator (NSO). You will learn to install Cisco NSO and use it to manage devices and create services based on YANG templates with XPath. This course provides an overview of NSO as a network automation solution, as well as introductions to NETCONF, YANG, and XPath. You will learn about managing devices and creating device templates, service management and service package creation, network element drivers, interfacing with other systems using APIs, configuring and troubleshooting system settings, managing alarms and reporting, configuring NSO for scalability and performance, and capabilities that can be added to Cisco NSO. Introduction to Cisco NSO Meeting Challenges with Orchestration Challenges of Network Management Challenges of Network Orchestration NSO Features and Benefits That Meet Challenges Standardized Approach What Is NSO? Logical Architecture Components What Does NSO Do? Orchestration Use Cases How Does NSO Work? Introduction to NETCONF and YANG Packages Mapping Logic Network Element Drivers (NEDs) Resources and Training Resources Training Get Started with Cisco NSO Installing Cisco NSO Setup Overview Cisco NSO Local Installation Installing NEDs Using NetSim NETCONF Overview Challenges of Network Management Introduction to NETCONF NETCONF Operation Device Manager Device Manager Overview Device Configuration Management Device Connection Management Templates and Groups Other Device Management Tools Service Manager Essentials YANG Overview Introduction to YANG Other Representations of YANG Data Types XPath Overview Basic YANG Statements Can You Spot the Error? Using Services Package Architecture Creating a Service Package Sample Service Configuration Service Template YANG Service Model Deploying a Service Model-to-Model Mapping Mapping Introduction Mapping Logic FASTMAP Template Processing Service Design and Cisco NSO Programmability Service Design Service Design Overview Top-Down Approach Bottom-Up Approach Device Configuration Service Model Service Management Service Management Tasks Service Lifecycle Management Guidelines NSO Programmability Introduction NSO Programmability Overview Python Service Skeleton Creating a Service YANG Model Creating a Service Template Template Processing with Python Cisco NSO Flexibility System Configuration and Troubleshooting System Configuration System Troubleshooting Integration Integration Options NETCONF Server Web Integration SNMP Agent Alarm Management and Reporting Alarm Management Reporting Scalability and Performance High Availability High-Availability Cluster Communications Clustering Layered Service Architecture Addressing Performance Limitations Components and Function Packs Function Packs NFV Orchestration Reactive FASTMAP
Duration 4 Days 24 CPD hours This course is intended for Network administrators Network operators Network architects System installers System integrators System administrators Overview After taking this course, you should be able to: Explain the advantages of CNC for service lifecycle functions Describe the architecture of the Cisco Crosswork Network Controller and its components Describe the main operations features and capabilities of CNC Perform the installation and initial configuration of the Cisco Crosswork Network Controller Onboard network devices in CNC Enable data collection in CNC using Crosswork Data Gateway Provision traffic engineering policies to be used by network services Explore network topology and inventory details by using the available visualizing tools Optimize a network service instance for bandwidth utilization during the lifetime of service instances Bind newly provisioned Layer 2 and Layer 3 VPN service instances to traffic engineering policies Develop custom Layer 2 and Layer 3 Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) VPN service definitions Configure Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to monitor the health of devices Develop plays and playbooks for closed loop automation Automate network operations and maintenance tasks Explore closed loop workflows Use northbound application programing interfaces to integrate other systems with CNC Send alerts to northbound systems Configure the collection and exporting of data to external endpoints Manage the Crosswork cluster Deploy CNC for optimal availability, scalability, and performance Troubleshoot CNC issues The Implementing Cisco Crosswork Network Controller (SPCNCI) v1.0 course introduces you to the Cisco© Crosswork Network Controller (CNC) and its installation. Through a series of lectures and labs you will learn to use Cisco CNC to streamline, manage, and automate service lifecycle functions spanning across service provisioning, visualization, monitoring, and optimization. You will also get an overview of Cisco CNC as an IP transport network controller platform, of its components, and of its utility in various use-cases such as boosting operational agility, improving intent-based service delivery, and reducing the cost of operations.This course will also teach you about creating custom service definitions, tactical traffic engineering policies, automated provisioning of services, and real-time traffic optimization. Additionally, you will learn about implementing closed loop automation workflows for remediation, optimization, and maintenance. Finally, this course will teach you to understand APIs to help interface with other systems, as well as best practices, including sizing guidelines across components of the CNC meant to meet scalability and high-availability requirements. Course Outline Introducing Cisco CNC Exploring Cisco CNC Architecture Describing Cisco CNC Unified Functions Installing and Configuring Cisco CNC Onboarding Network Devices Setting Up Data Collection Provisioning Traffic Engineering Policies Visualizing and Exploring Network Topology and Inventory Details Optimizing Networks Using Closed-Loop Automation Orchestrating VPN Services Developing Custom L2VPN and L3VPN Service Definitions Configuring KPIs to Monitor Device Health Automating Maintenance and Closed Loop Remediation Automating Network Maintenance Tasks Exploring Closed Loop Workflows Exploring Northbound APIs for External System Integration Managing System Alerts Collecting and Exporting Data to External Endpoints Operating a Cisco Crosswork Cluster Implementing CNC for High Availability, Scalability, and Performance Troubleshooting Cisco CNC Additional course details: Nexus Humans Cisco Implementing Cisco Crosswork Network Controller v1.0 (SPCNCI) training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the Cisco Implementing Cisco Crosswork Network Controller v1.0 (SPCNCI) course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.
Duration 4 Days 24 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is appropriate for anyone who wants to create applications or modules to automate and simplify common tasks with Perl. Overview Working within in an engaging, hands-on learning environment, guided by our expert web development, PHP practitioner, students will learn to: Create a working script that gets input from the command line, the keyboard, or a file Use arrays to store and process data from files Create formatted reports Use regular expressions Use the appropriate types of variables and data structures Refactor duplicate code into subroutines and modules What is available in the standard library Use shortcuts and defaults, and what they replace Introduction to Perl Programming Essentials is an Introductory-level practical, hands-on Perl scripting training course that guides the students from the basics of writing and running Perl scripts to using more advanced features such as file operations, report writing, the use of regular expressions, working with binary data files, and using the extensive functionality of the standard Perl library. Students will immediately be able to use Perl to complete tasks in the real world. Session: An Overview of Perl What is Perl? Perl is compiled and interpreted Perl Advantages and Disadvantages Downloading and Installing Perl Which version of Perl Getting Help Session: Creating and running Perl Programs Structure of a Perl program Running a Perl script Checking syntax and warnings Execution of scripts under Unix and Windows Session: Basic Data and I/O Numeric and Text literals Math operators and expressions Scalar variables Default values Writing to standard output Command line arguments Reading from the standard input Session: Logic and Loops About flow control The if statement and Boolean values Using unless and elsif Statement modifiers warn() and die() The conditional construct Using while loop and its variants Using the for loop Exiting from loops Session: Lists and Arrays The list data type Accessing array elements Creating arrays List interpolation Arrays and memory Counting elements Iterating through an array List evaluation Slices and ranges Session: Reading and writing text files File I/O Overview Opening a file Reading text files Writing to a text file Arrays and file I/O Using the <> operator Session: List functions Growing and shrinking arrays The split() function Splitting on whitespace Assigning to literal lists The join() function The sort() function Alternate sort keys Reversing an array Session: Formatting output Using sprintf() and printf() Report formatting overview Defining report formats The write() function Advanced filehandle magic Session: Hashes Hash overview Creating hashes Hash attributes Traversing a hash Testing for existence of elements Deleting hash elements Session: References What is a reference? The two ways to create references References to existing data References to anonymous data Dereferencing scalar, array, and ash references Dereferencing elements of arrays and hashes Multidimensional arrays and other data structures Session: Text and Regular Expressions String length The substr() function The index() and rindex() functions String replication Pattern matching and substitution Regular expressions Session: Raw file and data access Opening and closing raw (binary) files Reading raw data Using seek() and tell() Writing raw data Raw data manipulation with pack() and unpack() Session: Subroutines and variable scope Understanding packages Package and Lexical variables Localizing builtin variables Declaring and calling subroutines Calling subroutines Passing parameters and returning values Session: Working with the operating system Determining current OS Environment variables Running external programs User identification Trapping signals File test operators Working with files Time of day Session: Shortcuts and defaults Understanding $_ shift() with no array specified Text file processing Using grep() and Using map() Command-line options for file processing Session: Data wrangling Quoting in Perl Evaluating arrays Understanding qw( ) Getting more out of the <> operator Read ranges of lines Using m//g in scalar context The /o modifier Working with embedded newlines Making REs more readable Perl data conversion Session: Using the Perl Library The Perl library Old-style library files Perl modules Modules bundled with Perl A selection of modules Getting modules from ActiveState Getting modules from CPAN Using Getopt::Long Session: Some Useful Tools Sending and receiving files with Net::FTP Using File::Find to search for files and directories Grabbing a Web page Some good places to find scripts Perl man pages for more information Zipping and unzipping files
Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for Horizon Cloud Service on Microsoft Azure administrators, system integrators, account managers, solutions architects, solutions engineers, sales engineers, and consultants. Overview By the end of the course, you should be able to meet the following objectives: Describe the architecture of Horizon Cloud Service on Microsoft Azure Discuss the initial Microsoft Azure configurations required for the Horizon Cloud Service on Microsoft Azure deployment Discuss Horizon Cloud Service on Microsoft Azure networking concepts Discuss Horizon Cloud Service on Microsoft Azure AD requirements and integration best practices Determine steps and requirements to deploy or upgrade Horizon Cloud Service on Microsoft Azure Recognize Horizon Cloud Service console controls that are available for administrators Identify Horizon Cloud upgrade features and benefits List the steps and considerations to take when setting up a primary VM to be used as an assignable image Identify how to access desktops and application from Horizon Cloud Service on Microsoft Azure Discuss and create Remote Desktop Session Host Farms Explain power management options in the RDSH farm Create VDI desktop assignments and entitlements Manage assignable images on Horizon Cloud Service on Microsoft Azure Describe and Use Image management service for Horizon Cloud Service on Microsoft Azure Describe the integration of Dynamic Environment Manger with Horizon Cloud Service on Microsoft Azure Manage user personalization and application configurations using the Dynamic Environment Manager management console and application profiler Discuss the usage of App Volumes for Horizon Cloud Service on Microsoft Azure Discuss the integration of Workspace ONE Access with Horizon Cloud Service on Microsoft Azure Interpret scalability considerations for Horizon Cloud Service on Microsoft Azure Determine the process of deploying, configuring, and paring Horizon Cloud Connector into your pod's environment Apply troubleshooting techniques relevant to Horizon Cloud Service and Microsoft Azure Summarize the analytics and monitoring capabilities in Horizon Cloud Service on Microsoft Azure This five-day, hands-on training provides you with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to achieve competence in deploying and managing VMware Horizon© Cloud Service? on Microsoft Azure. This training increases your skills and competence in using the VMware Horizon© Cloud Administration Console and Microsoft Azure portal.Through a combination of hands-on labs and interactive lectures, you learn how to import and manage images for VDI and RDSH assignments. You also learn how to configure and use the Universal Broker function, VMware App Volumes?, Workspace ONE Access and VMware Dynamic Environment Manager? in the Horizon Cloud Service on Microsoft Azure deployment. Course Introduction Introduction and course logistics Course objectives Introduction to Horizon Cloud Service on Microsoft Azure Identify Horizon Cloud Service on Microsoft Azure features, benefits, and licensing options Interpret Horizon Cloud Service on Microsoft Azure architecture components to identify configuration prerequisite Interpret Horizon Cloud Service on Microsoft Azure deployment models Discuss the initial Microsoft Azure configurations required for the Horizon Cloud Service on Microsoft Azure deployment Microsoft Azure Networking Requirements Summarize Horizon Cloud connectivity considerations and tasks Discuss Horizon Cloud on Microsoft Azure networking concepts Identify ports required for local connections, remote connections, and endpoint operating system firewall rules Active Directory List the features and limitations of supported AD configurations Discuss Horizon Cloud Service on Microsoft Azure AD integration best practices Determine Horizon Cloud Service on Microsoft Azure AD requirements Deployment and Upgrades Determine steps and requirements to deploy Horizon Cloud Service on Microsoft Azure Discuss the features and benefits of using multiple tenant subnets for desktops and RDSH Discuss the features and benefits of using Internal and External UAG Recognize Horizon Cloud Service console controls that are available for administrators Identify Horizon Cloud upgrade features and benefits Creating Images Outline the process and choices to set up primary VMs Identify the configuration choices for importing primary VMs List steps to install the user software on the primary VM Identify steps to convert a configured primary VM to an assignable image Access Desktops and Applications Use Horizon Client to access desktops and remote applications Compare the remote display protocols that are available for Horizon Cloud Remote Desktop Session Host Farms List the steps and considerations to take when creating an RDSH farm List the actions that can be performed on farms listed on the console?s Farms page List the actions to assign an application to a user or group List the prerequisites and steps to create an RDSH session assignment VDI Desktops Compare a dedicated assignment to floating assignment Outline steps to create a VDI desktop assignment Explain the entitlement of desktops Managing Assignable Images Describe and manage assignable images Describe and Use Image management service for Horizon Cloud Service on Microsoft Azure VMware Dynamic Environment Manager Identify the VMware Dynamic Environment Manager functional areas and their benefits Prepare an infrastructure for VMware Dynamic Environment Manager Outline the steps that are required to install and configure Dynamic Environment Manager components Manage user personalization and application configurations using the Dynamic Environment Manager management console and application profiler App Volumes for Horizon Cloud Service on Microsoft Azure Explain how App Volumes works with Horizon Cloud Service on Microsoft Azure Identify the features and benefits of App Volumes in Horizon Cloud Service on Microsoft Azure Identify the interface elements of App Volumes in Horizon Cloud Service on Microsoft Azure Install and configure App Volumes in Horizon Cloud Service on Microsoft Azure Workspace ONE Access Describe the benefits of integrating VMware Horizon Cloud service with Workspace ONE Access. Describe how a user obtains access to an entitled virtual desktop or application from the Intelligent Hub catalog. Describe the importance of binding directory with Workspace ONE Access and setting up custom user attribute synchronization. Describe the importance of configuring the Remote App Access Client in Workspace ONE Access. Summarize the steps of configuring the Access settings in Horizon Cloud control panel. Access an entitled Horizon virtual desktop or application in the Intelligent Hub catalog. Scalability Considerations Discuss the Horizon Cloud Service on Microsoft Azure scalability cost and settings Describe the usage of Universal Broker in Horizon Cloud Service on Microsoft Azure Horizon Cloud Connector Describe the features and benefits of Horizon Cloud Connector List the prerequisites and requirements to connect a Horizon pod with Horizon Cloud Connector Determine the process of deploying, configuring, and paring Horizon Cloud Connector into your pod?s environment Troubleshooting Horizon Cloud Service on Microsoft Azure Discuss Horizon Cloud Service on Microsoft Azure troubleshooting basics Discuss Horizon Cloud Service troubleshooting basics Summarize the analytics and monitoring capabilities in Horizon Cloud Service on Microsoft Azure
Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for Operators, administrators, and architects for VMware Horizon should enroll in this course. These individuals are responsible for the creation, maintenance, and or delivery of remote and virtual desktop services. Additional duties can include the implementation, support, and administration of an organization's end-user computing infrastructure. Overview By the end of the course, you should be able to meet the following objectives: Recognize the features and benefits of Horizon Use VMware vSphere to create VMs to be used as desktops for Horizon Create and optimize Windows VMs to create Horizon desktops Install and configure Horizon Agent on Horizon desktop Configure and manage the VMware Horizon Client⢠systems and connect the client to a VMware Horizon desktop Configure, manage, and entitle desktop pools of full VMs Configure, manage, and entitle pools of instant-clone desktops Create and use Remote Desktop Services (RDS) desktops and application pools Monitor the Horizon environment using Horizon Console Dashboard and Horizon Help Desk Tool Identify Horizon Connection Server installation, architecture, and requirements. Describe the authentication and certification options for a Horizon environment Recognize the integration process and benefits of VMware Workspace ONE Access⢠and Horizon 8 Discuss performance and scalability options available in Horizon 8 Describe different security options for the Horizon environment VMware Horizon 8: Deploy and Manage is a five-day combination course of VMware Horizon 8: Skills for Virtual Desktop Management & VMware Horizon 8: Infrastructure Administration. This training collection gives you the hands-on skills to deliver virtual desktops and applications through a single virtual desktop infrastructure platform. You will build on your skills in configuring and managing VMware Horizon© 8 through a combination of lecture and hands-on labs. You learn how to configure and deploy pools of virtual machines and how to provide a customized desktop environment to end-users. Additionally, you will learn how to install and configure a virtual desktop infrastructure platform. You learn how to install and configure VMware Horizon© Connection Server?, VMware Unified Access Gateway?, how to configure a load balancer for use with Horizon, and how to establish Cloud Pod Architecture. Course Introduction Introductions and course logistics Course objectives Introduction to VMware Horizon Recognize the features and benefits of Horizon Describe the conceptual and logical architecture of Horizon Introduction to Use Case Define a use case for your virtual desktop and application infrastructure Convert customer requirements to use-case attributes vSphere for Horizon 8 Explain basic virtualization concepts Use VMware vSphere© Client? to access your Center Server system and VMware ESXi? hosts Create, provision, and remove a virtual machine VMware Horizon Desktops Create a Windows and a Linux virtual machine using vSphere Optimize and prepare Windows and Linux virtual machines to set up Horizon desktop VMs VMware Horizon Agents Outline the configuration choices when installing Horizon Agent on Windows and Linux virtual machines Create a gold master for Windows Horizon desktops VMware Horizon Pools Identify the steps to set up a template for desktop pool deployment List the steps to add desktops to the VMware Horizon© Connection Server? inventory Compare dedicated-assignment and floating-assignment pools Outline the steps to create an automated pool Define user entitlement Explain the hierarchy of global, pool-level, and user-level policies VMware Horizon Client Options Describe the different clients and their benefits Access Horizon desktop using various Horizon clients and HTML Configure integrated printing, USB redirection, and the shared folders option Configure session collaboration and media optimization for Microsoft Teams Creating and Managing Instant-Clone Desktop Pools List the advantages of instant clones Explain the provisioning technology used for instant clone desktop pools Set up an automated pool of instant clones Push updated images to instant clone desktop pools Creating RDS Desktop and Application Pools Explain the difference between an RDS desktop pool and an automated pool Compare and contrast an RDS session host pool, a farm, and an application pool Create an RDS desktop pool and an application pool Access RDS desktops and application from Horizon Client Use the instant clone technology to automate the build-out of RDSH farms Configure load-balancing for RDSHs on a farm Monitoring VMware Horizon Monitor the status of the Horizon components using the Horizon Administrator console dashboard Monitor desktop sessions using the HelpDesk tool Course Introduction Introductions and course logistics Course objectives Horizon Connection Server Recognize VMware Horizon reference architecture Identify the Horizon Connection Server supported features Identify the recommended system requirements for Horizon Connection Server Configure the Horizon event database Outline the steps for the initial configuration of Horizon Connection Server Discuss the ADAM database as a critical component of Horizon Connection Server installation Authentication and Certificates Compare the authentication options that Horizon Connection Server supports Describe the Smartcard authentication options that Horizon Connection Server supports Outline the steps to create a Horizon administrator and custom roles Describe the roles available in a Horizon environment Explain the role that certificates play for Horizon Connection Server Install and configure certificates for Horizon Connection Server Install and configure True SSO in a Horizon environment Workspace ONE Access & Virtual Application Management Recognize the features and benefits of Workspace ONE Access Recognize the Workspace ONE Access console features Explain identity management in Workspace ONE Access Explain access management in Workspace ONE Access Describe the Workspace ONE Access directory integration Describe the Workspace ONE Access directory integration Deploy virtual applications with Workspace services Horizon Protocols Compare the remote display protocols that are available in VMware Horizon Describe the BLAST Display Protocol Codecs Describe BLAST and PCoIP ADMX GPO common configurations Graphic Cards Describe the 3D rendering options available in Horizon 8 Compare vSGA and vDGA List the steps to configure graphics cards for use in a VMware Horizon environment Horizon Scalability Describe the purpose of a replica connection server Explain how multiple Horizon Connection Server instances in a pod maintain synchronization Explain Horizon Cloud Pod Architecture LDAP replication and VIPA Explain Horizon Cloud Pod Architecture scalability options Horizon Security Explain concepts relevant to secure Horizon connections Describe how to restrict Horizon connections. Discuss the benefits of using Unified Access Gateway List the two-factor authentication options that are supported by Unified Access Gateway List Unified Access Gateway firewall rules Describe the situation in which you might deploy Unified Access Gateway instances with one, two, or three network interfaces Additional course details:Notes Delivery by TDSynex, Exit Certified and New Horizons an VMware Authorised Training Centre (VATC) Nexus Humans VMware Horizon 8: Deploy and Manage 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. 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