Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended primarily for network administrators, network engineers, network managers and systems engineers who would like to implement MPLS and MPLS Traffic Engineering. This course is also intended for network designers and project managers. Overview After completing this course the student should be able to: Describe the features of MPLS Describe how MPLS labels are assigned and distributed Configure and troubleshoot frame-mode MPLS on Cisco IOS platforms Describe the MPLS peer-to-peer architecture and explain the routing and packet-forwarding model in this architecture Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot VPN operations Describe how the MPLS VPN model can be used to implement managed services and Internet access Describe the various Internet access implementations that are available and the benefits and drawbacks of each model Describe the tasks and commands that are necessary to implement MPLS TE This course is designed to help students prepare for MPLS exam. This update to the course reflects the most-recent developments in network design and technologies, using real-world scenarios to help reinforce the learning of key objectives. MPLS Concepts Introducing Basic MPLS Concepts Introducing MPLS Labels and Label Stack Identifying MPLS Applications Label Assignmenet and Distribution Discovering LDP Neighbors Introducing Typical Label Distribution in Frame-Mode MPLS Introducing Convergence in Frame-Mode MPLS Frame-Mode MPLS Implementation on Cisco IOS Platforms Introducing CEF Switching Configuring Frame-Mode MPLS on Cisco IOS Platforms Monitoring Frame-Mode MPLS on Cisco IOS Platforms Troubleshooting Frame-Mode MPLS on Cisco IOS Platforms MPLS Virtual Private Network Technology Introducing Virtual Private Networks Introducing MPLS VPN Architecture Introducing the MPLS VPN Routing Model Forwarding MPLS VPN Packets MPLS VPN Implementation MPLS VPN Implementation Configuring an MP-BGP Session Between PE Routers Configuring VRF Tables Configuring Small-Scale Routing Protocols Between PE and CE Routers Monitoring MPLS VPN Operations Configuring OSPF as the Routing Protocol Between PE and CE Routers Configuring BGP as the Routing Protocol Between PE and CE Routers Troubleshooting MPLS VPNs Complex MPLS VPNs Introducing Overlapping VPNs Introducing Central Services VPNs Introducing the Managed CE Routers Service Internet Access and MPLS VPNs Combining Internet Access with MPLS VPNs Implementing Internet Access in the MPLS VPN Environment MPLS Traffic Engineering Overview Introducing MPLS Traffic Engineering Components MPLS Traffic Engineering Operations Configuring MPLS Traffic Engineering on Cisco IOS Platforms Monitoring Basic MPLS TE on Cisco IOS Platforms
Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for Application Developers; Programmers, Sales and Pre Sales, Technical Support, Project Managers, Cisco customers, partners and employees involved in UCCE/CVP or CVP stand alone deployments Overview Upon completing this course, the learner will be able to meet these overall objectives: Introduction to the Java API, its capabilities and limitations - Practice - This course is applicable for any version of CVP and Studio. Introduction to Voice Elements and their complexity - creating every different Java component to extend Studio (see below) Overview of a UCCE with CVP Comprehensive Call Flow Module 1 Overview of a UCCE with CVP Comprehensive Call Flow Module 2 ICM routing scripts to route calls to CVP VXML Server applications Passing data (e.g., global variables) Parsing and evaluating data returned Queueing Assigning data to send to Finesse. Module 3 Writing Call Studio scripts (applications) Prompting Callers ? using pre-recorded audio; TTS text-to-speech; Say it Smart to format audio as digits, date, time, currency; input error reprompting Menus Collecting and confirming caller input, such as account numbers, dates of birth, etc Working with variables ? Session data, Element data, Call data, Local data (CVP11) Introduction to retrieving data from back end systems: SQL Database interaction ? using the Studio Database element to select data Web service interaction- Studio Web Services element for SOAP-web services and calling a simple REST web service Playing audio to callers during back-end data retrieval Catch events Working with counters, decisions, math Introduction to javascript for substrings and string length Setting VoiceXML properties affecting the gateway Multi-Language applications Module 4 Working with Version Control Module 5 ÿImplementing a Post Call Survey Module 6 Using the Studio Debugger to test applications within Studio Module 7 CVP Reporting Server and CVP CUIC Reports Best practices regarding naming elements and variables Configuring data to pass to the Reporting Server using OAMP Understanding Reporting Server tables Understanding the Application Summary CUIC reports Module 8 Administration covered throughout the course OAMP Operations Console to deploy applications to VXML Server Using Studio Documenter to print Visio-like diagrams of the application Configuring log file properties Using logs for debugging applications Administrative scripts for graceful updates or suspensions of the server Important log, debug, administration files Module 9 Cisco Courtesy Callback Detailed discussion of the CCB Call flow, the ICM script, and the 5 Studio scripts used for Courtesy Callback.
Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for This is an introductory-level course designed to teach experienced systems administrators how to install, maintain, monitor, troubleshoot, optimize, and secure Hadoop. Previous Hadoop experience is not required. Overview Working within in an engaging, hands-on learning environment, guided by our expert team, attendees will learn to: Understand the benefits of distributed computing Understand the Hadoop architecture (including HDFS and MapReduce) Define administrator participation in Big Data projects Plan, implement, and maintain Hadoop clusters Deploy and maintain additional Big Data tools (Pig, Hive, Flume, etc.) Plan, deploy and maintain HBase on a Hadoop cluster Monitor and maintain hundreds of servers Pinpoint performance bottlenecks and fix them Apache Hadoop is an open source framework for creating reliable and distributable compute clusters. Hadoop provides an excellent platform (with other related frameworks) to process large unstructured or semi-structured data sets from multiple sources to dissect, classify, learn from and make suggestions for business analytics, decision support, and other advanced forms of machine intelligence. This is an introductory-level, hands-on lab-intensive course geared for the administrator (new to Hadoop) who is charged with maintaining a Hadoop cluster and its related components. You will learn how to install, maintain, monitor, troubleshoot, optimize, and secure Hadoop. Introduction Hadoop history and concepts Ecosystem Distributions High level architecture Hadoop myths Hadoop challenges (hardware / software) Planning and installation Selecting software and Hadoop distributions Sizing the cluster and planning for growth Selecting hardware and network Rack topology Installation Multi-tenancy Directory structure and logs Benchmarking HDFS operations Concepts (horizontal scaling, replication, data locality, rack awareness) Nodes and daemons (NameNode, Secondary NameNode, HA Standby NameNode, DataNode) Health monitoring Command-line and browser-based administration Adding storage and replacing defective drives MapReduce operations Parallel computing before MapReduce: compare HPC versus Hadoop administration MapReduce cluster loads Nodes and Daemons (JobTracker, TaskTracker) MapReduce UI walk through MapReduce configuration Job config Job schedulers Administrator view of MapReduce best practices Optimizing MapReduce Fool proofing MR: what to tell your programmers YARN: architecture and use Advanced topics Hardware monitoring System software monitoring Hadoop cluster monitoring Adding and removing servers and upgrading Hadoop Backup, recovery, and business continuity planning Cluster configuration tweaks Hardware maintenance schedule Oozie scheduling for administrators Securing your cluster with Kerberos The future of Hadoop
Duration 4 Days 24 CPD hours This course is intended for Systems engineers Network engineers Field engineers Technical support personnel Channel partners and resellers Overview After taking this course, you should be able to: Describe the key concepts of segment routing Implement and verify IGP segment routing Migrate an existing Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) LDP-based network to segment routing Implement and verify TI-LFA segment routing Instantiate segment routing policies Instantiate multidomain segment routing policies Configure and verify BGP prefix segments and SR-based services The Implementing Segment Routing on Cisco IOS XR (SEGRTE201) v2.0 course covers the fundamental concepts of Segment Routing (SR), how to configure and verify segment routing within an Interior Gateway Protocol (IGP), and the interworking of Label Distribution Protocol (LDP) with segment routing. You will learn how to implement Topology-Independent Loop-Free Alternate (TI-LFA) using segment routing, and how to instantiate and verify segment routing traffic engineering policies. You will also learn how to implement segment routing within Border Gateway Protocol (BGP). Introduction to Segment Routing Examining Unified Fabric Routing Exploring Segment Routing Concepts Examining Segment Types Examining the Segment Routing Global Block (SRGB) IGP Segment Routing Implementation and Verification Examining the IGP Control Plane Examining SRGB and IGP Interactions Examining Prefix and Adjacency SIDs Intermediate System to Intermediate System (IS-IS) Multilevel and Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) Multi-Area Configuring and Verifying IS-IS SR Operation Configuring and Verifying OSPF SR Operation Segment Routing and LDP Interworking SR and LDP Interworking Data Plane Mapping Server Function and Configuration Interworking Deployment Models Topology Independent ? Loop Free Alternate Examining Classic LFA Examining TI-LFA Fundamentals Implementing and Verifying TI-LFA for SR Traffic Implementing and Verifying SR TI-LFA for LDP Traffic TI-LFA and SR LDP Interworking Segment Routing Policies ? Traffic Engineering (SR-TE) Exploring SR Policies Introducing the Anycast and Binding SIDs Enabling and Verifying SR Policies Instantiating SR Policies Instantiating SR Policies using BGP Dynamic Multidomain SR Policies Configuring and Verifying a Path Computation Element (PCE) Configuring and Verifying BGP Link-State (LS) Configuring Multidomain SR Policies with a PCE Configuring Multidomain SR Policies with On Demand Next-Hop (ODN) Segment Routing?Based Services Examining the BGP Prefix-SID Operation Configuring and Verifying the BGP Prefix SID Examining Egress Peer Engineering Examining the BGP Prefix-SID Operation SR Flexible Algorithm and Performance Measurement (PM) Delay SR-Enabled VPNs
Content Management Course Overview This Content Management course provides a comprehensive introduction to managing digital content effectively across various platforms. Learners will explore the fundamentals of content management systems (CMS), understand content strategies, and develop skills in content marketing and planning. The course emphasises strategic approaches to creating, organising, and distributing content that engages target audiences and supports business goals. By the end of the course, learners will be able to design and implement content strategies, leverage marketing tools, and enhance online presence, making it highly valuable for those working in digital marketing, communications, or web management roles. Course Description This course covers essential topics such as the fundamentals of content management systems, the principles of content strategy, and the techniques involved in content marketing. Learners will gain insight into the selection and use of CMS platforms, explore effective content creation and distribution methods, and develop strategic marketing approaches tailored to diverse audiences. The learning experience includes analysing industry tools and tactics for maximising content reach and impact. Throughout, the course maintains a professional and informative tone, equipping learners with the knowledge and skills required to manage digital content proficiently and support organisational objectives in an ever-evolving digital environment. Content Management Curriculum: Module 01: Introduction to Content Management Module 02: Content Management System (CMS) Module 03: Basics of Content Management Systems Module 04: Content Strategy Module 05: Content Marketing Module 06: Content Marketing Tools and Tactics Module 07: Content Marketing Strategy (See full curriculum) Who is this course for? Individuals seeking to develop expertise in digital content management. Professionals aiming to enhance their career in marketing or communications. Beginners with an interest in digital marketing and online content. Anyone responsible for managing or creating content within organisations. Career Path Content Manager Digital Marketing Executive Social Media Coordinator Website Administrator Communications Specialist Content Strategist
Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for The primary audience for this course is as follows: Cloud solution architects Cloud administrators Customer sales engineers DevOps engineers Sales engineers Systems engineers Technical solutions architects Overview After you complete this course the learner will be able to meet these overall objectives: Describe what clouds are supported and how to configure clouds for Cost Optimizer Examine the Cost Optimizer snapshots of costs incurred by the various clouds installed for an organization CLDCO, Mulitcloud Cost Optimization with Cisco CloudCenter Suite is a 1-day course that teaches you how the reporting and analysis of consumption the cost optimizer provides, functions within a Cisco© CloudCenter Suite. The cost optimizer works together with two other primary mechanisms: a workload manager that helps users deploy applications and manage governance policies, and an action orchestrator that provides seamless integration and workflow automation. Through lessons and hands-on experiences, you will learn the functionality of the CloudCenter cost optimizer.This course will help you:Acquire the advanced skills and techniques using the CloudCenter Suite for a consistent experience across all environments, whether you plan to deploy in the cloud or on-premisesLearn how to use the tools of cost management and workload optimization by leveraging the functionality of the entire CloudCenter suite Implementing Cisco CloudCenter Suite Cost Optimizer Cisco CloudCenter Suite Cost Optimizer Examining Cost Optimizer Inventory, Reports, Rightsizing, and Troubleshooting Configure Cost and Inventory Reports in the User Interface Additional course details: Nexus Humans Cisco Multicloud Cost Optimization with Cisco CloudCenter Suite (CLDCO) 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 Multicloud Cost Optimization with Cisco CloudCenter Suite (CLDCO) 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 System installers System integrators System administrators Network administrators Overview After taking this course, you should be able to: Describe the Cisco SD-Branch solution and its architecture Explain the hardware components of the Cisco ENCS 5400 and Cisco Catalyst 8200 Series Edge Universal Customer Premises Equipment (uCPE) Install and access the Cisco Enterprise NFVIS on Cisco ENCS 5400 Understand the VNF Lifecycle management and its deployment Identify Cisco Enterprise NFVIS Security considerations Explain the Cisco SD-WAN solution and its components Describe the Cisco ENCS orchestrations systems and Representational State Transfer (REST) APIs Deploy the Cisco ENCS using orchestrators Monitor and troubleshoot Cisco ENFV components using Cisco vManage The Implementing Cisco Enterprise SD-Branch (ENSDBI) v1.0 course is designed to teach you to understand the Cisco© Software-Defined (SD)-Branch architecture and Cisco Enterprise Network Functions Virtualization (ENFV) solution. Through a series of in-person or e-learning lectures and labs, you will learn about the supported hardware platforms with a focus on the components, installation, and upgraded workflows of the Cisco Enterprise Network Compute System (ENCS) 5400 series. Additionally, this course will help you build your skills on Virtual Network Functions (VNF) deployment and orchestration solutions on Cisco ENCS. Course Outline Introducing Cisco SD-Branch Architecture and Cisco ENFV Solution Preparing Cisco ENCS Device for Deployment Deploying VNFs on Cisco ENCS Working with Cisco ENCS Orchestration Monitoring and Managing Cisco ENFV Components Additional course details: Nexus Humans Cisco Implementing Cisco Enterprise SD-Branch v1.0 (ENSDBI) 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 Enterprise SD-Branch v1.0 (ENSDBI) 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 0.5 Days 3 CPD hours This course is intended for This 4-hour course is intended for business leads in project management, marketing and sales who are seeking to grow their organization through IoT technology solutions. This course prepares students for taking the CertNexus IoTBIZ Credential (IOZ-110). Overview This course and associated credential (IOZ-110) will validate your knowledge of IoT terminology and your ability to understand the components of IoT infrastructure, help you uncover challenges for consideration and understand the impact that IoT has on your organization. This includes being able to identify what IoT can do for your organization and the various business and technical challenges that you must address. The Internet of Things (IoT) allows organization to collect an extraordinary volume of data and new analysis tools can enable you to use this data to make well-informed decisions to be made quickly. But before you can successfully plan and implement an IoT solution, you must understand the various factors that will drive your decisions. Putting IoT systems into place can be a complicated proposition with unique considerations distinctly different from traditional IT solutions. This course will familiarize you with IoT components, understand the challenges that you may face, and make design decisions about your IoT projects. Course includes an exam voucher for the IoTBIZ exam (exam IOZ-110). Planning an IoT Implementation Defining IoT IoT Infrastructure Identify Benefits and Challenges of IoT Undertaking an IoT Project Identify Real World Applications for IoT The IoT Development Lifecycle Additional course details: Nexus Humans CertNexus Internet of Things for Business Professionals (IoTBIZ) 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 CertNexus Internet of Things for Business Professionals (IoTBIZ) course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.
This very practical one-day programme provides participants with the skills and knowledge required to be an effective member of the procurement team and to enable them to procure a wide range of resources for the organisation, in a compliant and cost-effective manner. It also empowers them to be able to collaborate with all key stakeholders. By the end of the programme participants will be able to: Understand the basic concepts of good procurement practice Apply a range of tools and techniques for developing scopes of work and specifications Apply various methods to select and evaluate suppliers Develop robust contract award strategies Appreciate the commercial importance of effective procurement and opportunities to reduce cost and add value Develop appropriate procurement strategies depending on risk and value Appreciate the legal aspects of procurement 1 Welcome Introductions Aims and objectives Plan for the day 2 The basics of procurement The concept of total cost of ownership v price The procurement cycle The roles of the customer and the contractor Impact upon profit 3 Specification process Importance of effective specifications Specification development process Types of specification Team approach Use of performance specifications Early supplier involvement (ESI) / early contractor involvement (ECI) 4 Quality Concepts and practices Defining 'fit for purpose' Conformance to requirements Compliance to standards Role of the supplier Quality assurance tools and techniques 5 Procurement methods RFP RFQ ITT Negotiated procurement Strategic partnerships Outsourcing 6 Tendering How to undertake a formal tendering process Business case to award Critical stages in the process Risks and benefits 7 Tender evaluation How to undertake a quotation analysis Tools of analysis Use of VFM models Role of the customer Comparisons around cost, quality, and delivery 8 Supplier selection and evaluation Developing critical selection criteria Using the 10Cs model Importance of effective selection process Weighting systems Importance of validity and evidence 9 Capital equipment procurement Life cycle cost issues Payback calculations Compatibility issues Maintenance and training issues After-sales support 10 Supplier relationships Corporate social responsibility issues Communication 360 feed-back Open and ethical Initial understanding Clear and fair terms and conditions 11 Close Review of key learning points Personal action planning
Duration 4 Days 24 CPD hours This course is intended for The primary audience for this course is system installers, system integrators, system administrators, network administrators, and solutions designers. Overview At the end of this course, you will be able to: Describe the NSO's transactional application framework and mapping model options Describe the Reactive Fastmap design pattern and the NSO Configuration Database (CDB) subscriber in the NSO Transaction model Simplify packages to remove the need for subscriber applications, scale orchestration solutions, and integrate NSO with external systems (east-west integration)Describe the Cisco ESC architecture and integration with NSO, and how the NSO VNF Orchestration (VNFO) Release 2 bundle interacts with ESC for orchestration This course explores how to create advanced services using the NSO application framework and Python scripting with both new and existing Layer 3 Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) VPN services. Students will also learn how to manage and scale these services, and how to use NSO Network Functions Virtualization (NFV) orchestration features and Cisco Elastic Services Controller (ESC) to manage Virtualized Network Functions (VNFs). Cisco NSO Programmability NSO Application Framework NSO Python Scripting NSO Python and Template-Based Services Resources Augmenting Cisco NSO Service Service Lifecycle and Integration Options Overview Greenfield Layer 3 MPLS VPN Service Brownfield Layer 3 MPLS VPN Service Managed Services Managed Services Overview Stacked Service Design Overview Design-Managed Network Services Scaling Service Orchestration Cisco NSO Network Functions Virtualization (NFV) Orchestration ETSI MANO Cisco ESC Cisco NSO Orchestration Additional course details: Nexus Humans Cisco Network Services Orchestrator Advanced Design (NSO300) 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 Network Services Orchestrator Advanced Design (NSO300) 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.