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Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is designed for students who want to learn the R programming language, particularly students who want to leverage R for data analysis and data science tasks in their organization. The course is also designed for students with an interest in applying statistics to real-world problems. A typical student in this course should have several years of experience with computing technology, along with a proficiency in at least one other programming language. Overview In this course, you will use R to perform common data science tasks.You will: Set up an R development environment and execute simple code. Perform operations on atomic data types in R, including characters, numbers, and logicals. Perform operations on data structures in R, including vectors, lists, and data frames. Write conditional statements and loops. Structure code for reuse with functions and packages. Manage data by loading and saving datasets, manipulating data frames, and more. Analyze data through exploratory analysis, statistical analysis, and more. Create and format data visualizations using base R and ggplot2. Create simple statistical models from data. In our data-driven world, organizations need the right tools to extract valuable insights from that data. The R programming language is one of the tools at the forefront of data science. Its robust set of packages and statistical functions makes it a powerful choice for analyzing data, manipulating data, performing statistical tests on data, and creating predictive models from data. Likewise, R is notable for its strong data visualization tools, enabling you to create high-quality graphs and plots that are incredibly customizable. This course will teach you the fundamentals of programming in R to get you started. It will also teach you how to use R to perform common data science tasks and achieve data-driven results for the business. Lesson 1: Setting Up R and Executing Simple Code Topic A: Set Up the R Development Environment Topic B: Write R Statements Lesson 2: Processing Atomic Data Types Topic A: Process Characters Topic B: Process Numbers Topic C: Process Logicals Lesson 3: Processing Data Structures Topic A: Process Vectors Topic B: Process Factors Topic C: Process Data Frames Topic D: Subset Data Structures Lesson 4: Writing Conditional Statements and Loops Topic A: Write Conditional Statements Topic B: Write Loops Lesson 5: Structuring Code for Reuse Topic A: Define and Call Functions Topic B: Apply Loop Functions Topic C: Manage R Packages Lesson 6: Managing Data in R Topic A: Load Data Topic B: Save Data Topic C: Manipulate Data Frames Using Base R Topic D: Manipulate Data Frames Using dplyr Topic E: Handle Dates and Times Lesson 7: Analyzing Data in R Topic A: Examine Data Topic B: Explore the Underlying Distribution of Data Topic C: Identify Missing Values Lesson 8: Visualizing Data in R Topic A: Plot Data Using Base R Functions Topic B: Plot Data Using ggplot2 Topic C: Format Plots in ggplot2 Topic D: Create Combination Plots Lesson 9: Modeling Data in R Topic A: Create Statistical Models in R Topic B: Create Machine Learning Models in R

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for Network professionals, including systems engineers Channel Partners Customers Overview After taking this course, you should be able to: Describe IP multicast services Identify IP multicast issues on a data link layer Explain why Protocol Independent Multicast Sparse Mode (PIM-SM) is the most current scalable IP multicast routing protocol Describe Rendezvous Point (RP) distribution solutions Recognize the drawbacks of the PIM-SM and describe two extensions to provide possible solutions Explain basic concepts of Multiprotocol BGP (MP-BGP) and its use in the IP multicast environment Configure and deploy Multicast Source Discovery Protocol (MSDP) in the interdomain environment Describe solutions to mitigate security issues in the IP multicast network Describe the process of monitoring and maintaining multicast high-availability operations Design multicast-related application and network solutions in customer and service provider networks The Implementing Cisco Multicast (MCAST) v2.0 course teaches you the fundamentals of IP multicasting, including multicast applications, sources, receivers, group management, and IP multicast routing protocols such as Protocol Independent Multicast (PIM) used within a single administrative domain. You will learn about issues in switched LAN environments and reliable IP multicasting, and technical solutions for simple deployments of IP multicast within a provider or customer network. The course reviews the configuration and troubleshooting guidelines for implementation of IP multicast on Cisco© routers. Labs offer hands-on experience to help you prepare to deploy IP multicast successfully. Course Outline Module 1: IP Multicast Concepts and Technologies Module 2: Multicast on the LAN Module 3: PIM Sparse Mode Module 4: Rendezvous Point Engineering Module 5: PIM Sparse Mode Protocol Extensions Module 6: Multiprotocol Extensions for BGP Module 7: Interdomain IP Multicast Module 8: IP Multicast Security Module 9: Multicast Optimization and High-Availability Features Module 10: Applications of Multicast

Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for The primary audience for this course is as follows: Customers configuring and maintaining CUCM 8.x, 9.x, 10.x, 11.0, or 12.x. PBX System Administrators transitioning to CUCM administration IP networking professionals taking on responsibility for CUCM administration Workers being cross-trained for CUCM administration coverage The secondary audience for this course is as follows: Cisco Unified Communications system channel partners and resellers Overview Upon completing this course, the learner will be able to meet these overall objectives: Demonstrate an overall understanding of the Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM) 12.x (or earlier version) system and its environment Configure CUCM to support IP Phones in multiple locations Configure CUCM to route calls to internal and PSTN destinations Configure User accounts and multi-level administration Understand User Web Page functionality Configure user features, including Hunt Groups, Call Pickup, and Call Park. Understand the capabilities of and demonstrate the Bulk Administration Tool Understand the SMART Licensing model for Cisco Unified Communications Understand and demonstrate the use of the Unified Reporting tool Understand and demonstrate the use of the Dialed Number Analyzer Communications Manager Administration for Version 12.5 (CMA v12.5) is an instructor-led course presented to system administrators and customers involved with the day-to-day operation of the Cisco Unified Communications Manager product. This course introduces you to the CUCM system, the necessary procedures for administering IP Phones and Users, understanding the Dial Plan and implementing Features. In addition to instructor-led lectures and discussions, you will configure CUCM and Cisco IP Phones in the lab, either in a live classroom or WebEx remote classroom environment. While the Cisco Unified Communications Manager software used in the class is version 12.5.1, the course material applies to versions 8.x, 9.x, 10.x, 11.x, or 12.x. The concepts and the lab tasks are the same for most of the Cisco Unified Communications Manager software versions CUCM System Basics Introduction to IP Telephony Traditional Voice vs. IP Telephony Clustering Overview Intra-Cluster Communications CUCM Redundancy Options Deployment Models Campus (Single Site) Deployment Centralized Call Processing Deployment Distributed Call Processing Deployment Clustering over the IP WAN Call Processing Deployment Hybrid Call Processing Deployment Basics of CUCM Configuration Administrative Interfaces Administration and Serviceability Unified Reporting and the Enterprise License Manager Disaster Recovery System and Unified OS Administration Navigation Bar Command Line Interface Server Redundancy: CM Groups CM Group Configuration Date/Time Group Regions and Codecs Locations Device Pool Configuration Service Parameters Configuration Enterprise Parameters Configuration Supporting Phones and Users Configuring CUCM to Support Phones Cisco Unified IP Phone Model Ranges Specialized Cisco IP 89xx and 99xx phones Cisco Jabber Client Phone Button Templates Softkey Template Cisco IP Phone Registration Device Defaults Phone Configuration Manual Phone Configuration Auto-Registration Self-Provisioning Using the Bulk Administration Tool (BAT) Deploying new phones and users Overview of the Auto-Register Phone Tool Configuring CUCM to Support Users Understanding CUCM Users Manual User Creation User Import with BAT Importing Users with LDAP Sync LDAP Authentication Understanding User Administration Configuring User Administration Working with Access Control Groups Assigning End Users to Access Control Groups User Web Pages Understanding the Dial Plan Dial Plan Overview Introduction to the Dial Plan Understanding Dial Plan Components Route Lists, Route Groups and Devices Call Routing Understanding Digit Analysis Basics of Dial Plan Configuration Basics of the Dial Plan Dial Plan Configuration Translation Patterns Route Plan Report Advanced Dial Plan Configuration Understanding Digit Manipulation External Phone Number Masks Transformation Masks Discard Digits Instructions: PreDot Class of Control Overview of Class of Control Partitions and Calling Search Space Traditional vs. Line/Device Approach Configuring Partitions and CSSs Time of Day Routing PLAR Application Forced Authorization Codes CUCM Features Media Resources Overview of Media Resources Conference Bridge Music on Hold Transcoder Annunciator Overview of Media Resource Management Configuring Media Resources User Features Configuring Call Coverage in Cisco Unified Communications Manager Call Coverage in Cisco Unified Communications Manager Hunt Group Overview Hunt Group Configuration Final Forwarding Shared Lines Call Pickup Directed and Group Call Pickup Call Park Lab Outline Configuring the System to Support Cisco IP Phones Creating and Associating Users Configuring Basic Dial Plan Elements Configuring Complex Dial Plan Elements Implementing Class of Control Configuring Media Resources Configuring Hunt Groups and Call Coverage Configuring Call Pickup and Call Park

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 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for System and network engineers, technical architects and technical support personnel Overview Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to install and operate a Cisco DNA Center (DNAC) This course will cover the basics of installing and operation of the Cisco DNA Center (DNAC). The Cisco DNAC is a stand-alone product that provides a single dashboard for every fundamental management task to simplify running an enterprise network. The DNAC is the management piece of the Software Defined Access (SDA) solution. Intent-based Networking overview DNA Center overview. DNA Center as a Platform. DNA Center Architecture & Design. DNA Center Installation DNA Center/Identity Services Engine (ISE) Integration ISE Integration configuration in DNA Center. DNA - Global - Add servers (e.g. ISE server(s)). DNA Center integration configuration in ISE. Approve pxGrid in ISE.Verify DNA/ISE integration DNA Center - Device Inventory Add networks devices to the DNA Center device inventory. Verify DNA Center Inventory configuration. DNA Center - Design - Network Hierarchy. Verify DNA Center - design configuration DNA Center - Design - Software Image Management (SWIM) Review SWIM image repository listing. Create golden software image & role. Verify golden software image creation DNA Center - Design ? Templates and Policies Templates ? Apache Velocity Engine. Command Runner. Policies: Group-Based, Application,Traffic Copy, IP-Based DNA Center - Provision Configuration Add devices to newly created sites/locations. Plug and Play (PnP). Verify DNA Center - provision configuration. DNA Center - Assurance Collection. DNA Center ? Administration

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is designed for IBM Integration Bus administrators and developers who administer IBM Integration Bus. Overview After completing this course, you should be able to:Install and configure an IBM Integration Bus instanceEstablish, maintain, and manage an integration nodeAdminister IBM Integration Bus components and message flow applications by using the IBM Integration web user interface and command interfaceConfigure connectivity to IBM MQ to enable IBM Integration Bus to get messages from, or put messages to, queues on a local or remote queue managerImplement IBM Integration Bus administration and message flow securityUse problem determination aids to diagnose and solve development and runtime errorsUse the IBM Integration web user interface to generate and display message flow statisticsUse IBM MQ or MQTT to publish and subscribe to IBM Integration Bus topicsImplement an IBM Integration Bus global cache to store, reuse, and share data between integration nodesUse workload management policies to adjust the processing speed of messages and control the actions that are taken on unresponsive flows and threadsUse the IBM Integration web user interface and a database to record events and replay messagesEnable an integration node to connect to a database with ODBC and JDBCConfigure a Java Message Services (JMS) provider for use with the JMS nodesConfigure IBM Integration Bus for the secure file transfer protocol (SFTP)Find and install IBM Integration Bus SupportPac components In this course, students learn how to administer IBM Integration Bus on distributed operating systems, such as Windows and AIX, by using the IBM Integration Bus administrative interfaces. Course Outline Course introduction IBM Integration Bus overview Product installation, configuration, and security planning Exercise: Integration node setup and customization Connecting to IBM MQ Exercise: Connecting to IBM MQ Administration in the IBM Integration Toolkit Exercise: Using the IBM Integration Toolkit Administration basics Exercise: Administering the IBM Integration Bus runtime components Implementing IBM Integration Bus administration security Exercise: Using file-based security to control administration access Exercise: Using queue-based security to control administration access Implementing IBM Integration Bus message flow security Administering web services and web service security Exercise: Implementing web services and web services security Diagnosing problems Exercise: Using problem diagnosis tools Exercise: Identifying runtime problems Monitoring the integration node and message flow performance Publish/subscribe implementation overview Exercise: Viewing runtime statistics Configuring IBM Integration Bus for high availability Exercise: Administering workload management policies Monitoring, recording, and replaying message flow events Exercise: Recording and replaying message flow data Extending IBM Integration Bus Course summary Additional course details: Nexus Humans WM646 IBM Integration Bus V10 System Administration training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the WM646 IBM Integration Bus V10 System Administration course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.

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 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for System administrators and system integrators responsible for designing, implementing, and managing VMware Aria Automation Overview By the end of the course, you should be able to meet the following objectives: Describe the VMware Aria Automation architecture and use cases in cloud environments Describe the key services of VMware Cloud Automation Services™ Manage VMware Aria Automation entities on VMware and third-party virtual and cloud infrastructures Install VMware Aria Automation with VMware Aria Suite Lifecycle Configure and manage cloud accounts, projects, flavor mappings, image mappings, network profiles, storage profiles, volumes, tags, and services Create, modify, manage, and deploy VMware Aria Automation Templates Customize services and virtual machines with cloudConfig and cloudbase-init Configure and manage VMware Aria Automation Consumption Configure and manage ABX actions, custom properties, event broker subscriptions, and VMware Aria Automation Orchestrator workflows Connect to a Kubernetes cluster and manage namespaces Use VMware Aria Automation Config to configure and deploy systems Use logs and CLI commands to monitor and troubleshoot VMware Aria Automation During this five-day course, you focus on installing, configuring, and managing VMware Aria Automation 8.10? on-premises systems. You learn how it can be used to automate the delivery of virtual machines, applications, and personalized IT services across different data centers and hybrid cloud environments. The course covers how VMware Aria Automation Consumption? can aggregate content in native formats from multiple clouds and platforms into a common catalog.This course also covers interfacing VMware Aria Automation with other systems using VMware Aria Orchestrator and how to use VMware Aria Automation to manage Kubernetes systems and leverage other systems. In this course, you will use VMware Aria Automation Config? as a configuration management tool. Course Introduction Introductions and course logistics Course objectives VMware Aria Automation Overview and Architecture Describe the purpose and functionality of VMware Aria Automation Identify the key services offered by VMware Aria Automation Describe the VMware Aria Automation architecture Describe the use of VMware Workspace ONE Access? Describe the relationship between Kubernetes clusters, container, and VMware Aria Automation services Installing VMware Aria Automation List the different VMware Aria Automation deployment types Describe the purpose of Easy Installer Describe the VMware Aria Automation installation process Authentication and Authorization Identify the steps to integrating Workspace ONE© Access with Active Directory Describe the features of Workspace ONE Access Describe the user roles available in VMware Aria Automation Identify the key tasks performed by each user role Define custom roles Configure branding and multitenancy Basic Initial Configuration Create a basic configuration with a cloud account, cloud zone, project, flavor mapping, and image mapping VMware Aria Automation Templates Configure and deploy a basic VMware Aria Automation template Create a VMware Aria Automation template that can run on any cloud Use cloudConfig and cloudbase-init to run commands, create users, and install software Use YAML for inputs, variables, and conditional deployments Tags Configure tags Describe functions of tags Manage tags Storage Configuration Configure storage profiles Use tags and storage profiles Integrating NSX With VMware Aria Automation List the capabilities and use cases of VMware NSX© Describe the NSX architecture and components Integrate NSX with VMware Aria Automation List the supported network profiles in VMware Aria Automation Use the NSX components to design a multitier application with VMware Aria Automation Templates Identify the network and security options available in design canvas Create and manage on-demand networks and security groups Configure NSX Day 2 actions Integrating with Public Clouds Configure and use VMware Cloud Foundation? accounts Integrate VMware Cloud Director? account Configure and use an AWS cloud account Configure and use an Azure cloud account Configure and use a Google Cloud Platform cloud account Integrate VMware Cloud on AWS cloud account Using VMware Aria Automation Consumption Release a VMware Aria Automation template Define content source and content sharing Define VMware Aria Automation policy enforcement Use custom forms for catalog items VMware Aria Automation Extensibility Describe VMware Aria Automation extensibility Use event topics Create a subscription Call a VMware Aria Automation Orchestrator workflow Create ABX actions Using Kubernetes Clusters Introduction to Kubernetes Connect to an existing Kubernetes Cluster Create a VMware Aria Automation template with Kubernetes components Using VMware Aria Automation Config for Configuration Management Describe VMware Aria Automation Config Use VMware Aria Automation Config for software deployment Use VMware Aria Automation Config for configuration management Use VMware Aria Automation Config with event-driven orchestration VMware Aria Automation Troubleshooting and Integration Demonstrate how to monitor deployment history Demonstrate basic troubleshooting Execute CLI commands Explain how to collect logs Describe integration with VMware Aria Operations for Logs Describe integration with VMware Aria Operations

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for Data center administrators Data center engineers Systems engineers Server administrators Network managers Cisco integrators and partners Data center designers Technical solutions architects Network architects Overview After taking this course, you should be able to: Describe the foundations of data center networking Describe Cisco Nexus products and explain the basic Cisco NX-OS functionalities and tools Describe Layer 3 first-hop redundancy Describe Cisco FEX connectivity Describe Ethernet port channels and vPCs Introduce switch virtualization, machine virtualization, and describe network virtualization Compare storage connectivity options in the data center Describe Fibre Channel communication between the initiator server and the target storage Describe Fibre Channel zone types and their uses Describe NPV and NPIV Describe data center Ethernet enhancements that provide a lossless fabric Describe FCoE Describe data center server connectivity Describe Cisco UCS Manager Describe the purpose and advantages of APIs Describe Cisco ACI Describe the basic concepts of cloud computing The Understanding Cisco Data Center Foundations (DCFNDU) v1.1 course helps you prepare for entry-level data center roles. In this course, you will learn the foundational knowledge and skills you need to configure Cisco© data center technologies including networking, virtualization, storage area networking, and unified computing. You will get an introduction to Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (Cisco ACI), automation and cloud computing. You will get hands-on experience with configuring features on Cisco Nexus Operating System (Cisco NX-OS) and Cisco Unified Computing System (Cisco UCS). This course does not lead directly to a certification exam, but it does cover foundational knowledge that can help you prepare for several CCNP and other professional-level data center courses and exams. Describing the Data Center Network Architectures Cisco Data Center Architecture Overview Three-Tier Network: Core, Aggregation, and Access Spine-and-Leaf Network Two-Tier Storage Network Describing the Cisco Nexus Family and Cisco NX-OS Software Cisco Nexus Data Center Product Overview Cisco NX-OS Software Architecture Cisco NX-OS Software CLI Tools Cisco NX-OS Virtual Routing and Forwarding Describing Layer 3 First-Hop Redundancy Default Gateway Redundancy Hot Standby Router Protocol Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol Gateway Load Balancing Protocol Describing Cisco FEX Server Deployment Models Cisco FEX Technology Cisco FEX Traffic Forwarding Cisco Adapter FEX Describing Port Channels and vPCs Ethernet Port Channels Virtual Port Channels Supported vPC Topologies Describing Switch Virtualization Cisco Nexus Switch Basic Components Virtual Routing and Forwarding Cisco Nexus 7000 VDCs VDC Types VDC Resource Allocation VDC Management Describing Machine Virtualization Virtual Machines Hypervisor VM Manager Describing Network Virtualization Overlay Network Protocols VXLAN Overlay VXLAN BGP EVPN Control Plane VXLAN Data Plane Cisco Nexus 1000VE Series Virtual Switch VMware vSphere Virtual Switches Introducing Basic Data Center Storage Concepts Storage Connectivity Options in the Data Center Fibre Channel Storage Networking VSAN Configuration and Verification Describing Fibre Channel Communication Between the Initiator Server and the Target Storage Fibre Channel Layered Model FLOGI Process Fibre Channel Flow Control Describing Fibre Channel Zone Types and Their Uses Fibre Channel Zoning Zoning Configuration Zoning Management Describing Cisco NPV Mode and NPIV Cisco NPV Mode NPIV Mode Describing Data Center Ethernet Enhancements IEEE Data Center Bridging Priority Flow Control Enhanced Transmission Selection DCBX Protocol Congestion Notification Describing FCoE Cisco Unified Fabric FCoE Architecture FCoE Initialization Protocol FCoE Adapters Describing Cisco UCS Components Physical Cisco UCS Components Cisco Fabric Interconnect Product Overview Cisco IOM Product Overview Cisco UCS Mini Cisco IMC Supervisor Cisco Intersight Describing Cisco UCS Manager Cisco UCS Manager Overview Identity and Resource Pools for Hardware Abstraction Service Profiles and Service Profile Templates Cisco UCS Central Overview Cisco HyperFlex Overview Using APIs Common Programmability Protocols and Methods How to Choose Models and Processes Describing Cisco ACI Cisco ACI Overview Multitier Applications in Cisco ACI Cisco ACI Features VXLAN in Cisco ACI Unicast Traffic in Cisco ACI Multicast Traffic in Cisco ACI Cisco ACI Programmability Common Programming Tools and Orchestration Options Describing Cloud Computing Cloud Computing Overview Cloud Deployment Models Cloud Computing Services Lab outline Explore the Cisco NX-OS CLI Explore Topology Discovery Configure HSRP Configure vPCs Configure VRF Explore the VDC Elements Install ESXi and vCenter Configure VSANs Validate FLOGI and FCNS Configure Zoning Configure Unified Ports on a Cisco Nexus Switch and Implement FCoE Explore the Cisco UCS Server Environment Configure a Cisco UCS Service Profile Configure Cisco NX-OS with APIs Explore the Cisco UCS Manager XML API Management Information Tree Explore Cisco ACI

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for Experienced system administrators and system integrators responsible for designing and implementing vRealize Automation Overview By the end of the course, you should be able to meet the following objectives: Describe the vRealize Automation architecture and use cases in cloud environments Manage vRealize Automation entities on VMware and third-party virtual and cloud infrastructures Configure and manage Cloud Accounts, Projects, Flavor Mappings, Image Mappings, Network Profiles, Storage Profiles, Volumes, Tags, and Services Create, modify, manage, and deploy Cloud Templates Connect to a Kubernetes Cluster and manage namespaces Customize services and virtual machines with cloudConfig Configure and manage the Service Broker Configure and manage ABX actions, custom properties, event broker subscriptions, and vRealize Orchestrator workflows Integrate with vRealize Orchestrator Install vRealize Automation with Lifecycle Configuration Manager Describe Cloud Automation Services (Cloud Assembly and Code Stream). Integrate Cloud Assembly with Terraform and SaltStack Use logs and CLI commands to monitor and troubleshoot vRealize Automation During this five-day course, you focus on installing, configuring, and managing VMware vRealize© Automation?. You learn about how vRealize Automation can be used to automate the delivery of virtual machines, applications, and personalized IT services across different data centers and hybrid cloud environments. The course covers how to manage both on-premise systems and cloud services. The course covers how vRealize Automation Service Broker can aggregate content in native formats from multiple clouds and platforms into a common catalog. This course also covers interfacing vRealize Automation with other systems using VMware vRealize© Orchestrator? and how to use vRealize Automation to manage Kubernetes systems and leverage other systems. The course also covers integrating with Terraform and using SaltStack as a configuration management tool. Course Introduction Introductions and course logistics Course objectives vRealize Automation Overview and Architecture Describe the purpose and functionality of vRealize Automation Describe the vRealize Automation architecture Describe the use of VMware Workspace ONE© AccessTM Describe the relationship between Kubernetes clusters, containers, and vRealize Automation services Describe CLI commands for vRealize Automation 8 cluster management Describe Cloud Assembly Describe Service Broker Describe Code Stream Installing vRealize Automation List the different vRealize Automation deployment types Describe the purpose of vRealize easy installer Describe the vRealize Automation installation process Authentication and Authorization Identity the steps involved in integrating Workspace One with Active Directory Describe features of Workspace One Describe the user roles available in vRealize Automation Identify the key tasks performed by each user role Define custom roles Configure branding and multitenancy Basic Initial Configuration Quickly create a basic configuration with a cloud account, cloud zone, project, flavor mapping, and image mapping. VMware Cloud Templates Configure and deploy a basic cloud template Create cloud templates that can run on any cloud Use cloudConfig to run commands, install software, and create users Use YAML for inputs, variables, and conditional deployments Tags and Storage Configuration Configure tags Describe different types of tags Manage tags Configure storage profiles Use tags and storage profiles Integrating NSX-T Data Center List the capabilities and use cases of NSX-T Data Center Describe the NSX-T Data Center architecture and components Integrate NSX-T Data Center with vRealize Automation List the supported network profiles in vRealize Automation Use NSX-T Data Center components to design a multitier application Cloud Template Identify the network and security options available in design canvas Create and manage on-demand networks and security groups Configure NSX-T day 2 actions Integrating with Public Clouds Configure and use VMware Cloud Foundation accounts Configure and use an AWS cloud account Configure and use an Azure cloud account Configure and use a Google Cloud Platform cloud account Using Service Broker for Catalog Management Release a VMware Cloud Template? Define content source and content sharing Define Service Broker policy enforcement Use custom forms for catalog items vRealize Automation Extensibility Describe Extensibility Use event topics Create a subscription Call a vRealize Orchestrator workflow Create ABX actions Using Code Stream Introduction to Code Stream The CI/CD process Integrate GitLab with Code Stream and Cloud Assembly Use Code Stream to install software Using Terraform Integrate Cloud Assembly with Terraform Use Terraform with a VMware Cloud Template Use Terraform with Code Stream Using Kubernetes Clusters Introduction to Kubernetes Connect to an existing Kubernetes Cluster Integrate VMware Tanzu? Grid Integrated Edition Create a Supervisor Namespace as a catalog item Using SaltStack for Configuration Management Introduction SaltStack with vRealize Automation Use SaltStack for software deployment Use SaltStack for configuration management Use SaltStack with event-driven orchestration vRealize Automation Troubleshooting and Integration Location of logs Using Activity Monitoring deployment history Basic troubleshooting CLI commands Collecting logs (VAMI console) Integration with VMware vRealize© Log Insight? Integration with vRealize Operations Migrating vRealize Automation 7.x to 8