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Date: Friday 15th March Time: 4pm Location: Studio A Join us in celebrating St. Patrick's Day by attending our exclusive Irish film screening! 🇮🇪🍀 We're excited to present the Oscar-nominated animated masterpiece, The Secret of Kells. Embark on a captivating journey with a young boy in a remote medieval outpost, as he is drawn into an adventure of legendary proportions when a revered master illuminator arrives bearing an ancient book filled with hidden knowledge and magic. What better way to celebrate St Patricks day than watching an Irish classic on the big screen? Complimentary drinks and refreshments will be provided. We hope to see you there!

Explore our comprehensive IT Support Technician Training Course with 64 modules covering computer basics, hardware, operating systems, troubleshooting, databases, programming, and more. Perfect for beginners and professionals alike.

Are you interested in becoming a facilities manager or facilities leader? Is your job role relates to keeping the facility alive? Our exclusive online diploma provides a comprehensive yet edible overview of the discerning topics and disciplines a qualified facilities manager must master in order to excel in facilities management. This course is developed by industry expert professionals to address the roles and functions of a facilities manager, explain how a capable facilities manager contributes to the processes and operations carried out during the post-construction of buildings. Besides, you will get the opportunity to gain practical expertise and understanding of this diverse and fast-moving industry. Leave this course equipped with the skills and knowledge that you can immediately apply in your day to day activities as a facilities management professional. Through practising a range of proven tactics and theories, you will be able to make strategic business decisions and ensure everything works harmoniously together. Learning Outcomes of The Facilities Management Diploma: Gain a good comprehension of the facility management Learn more about the welfare facilities are required in the workplace Understand the link between sustainable development and facilities management Identify the broad facility life cycle stages Carefully focus on the productive operations of a variety of businesses Classify the variations between operations and maintenance Learn the most effective method of delivering projects within cost, schedule, and resource limitations Get a sweeping overview of the faculty of human resource management Know the purpose of facility management in real estate Have a better understanding of outsourcing of services or in-house staff Gain sufficient knowledge to aid in the maintenance and management of building assets effectively Why choose this course Earn an e-certificate upon successful completion. Accessible, informative modules taught by expert instructors Study in your own time, at your own pace, through your computer tablet or mobile device Benefit from instant feedback through mock exams and multiple-choice assessments Get 24/7 help or advice from our email and live chat teams Full Tutor Support on Weekdays Course Design The course is delivered through our online learning platform, accessible through any internet-connected device. There are no formal deadlines or teaching schedules, meaning you are free to study the course at your own pace. You are taught through a combination of Online study materials Mock exams Multiple-choice assessment Certification After the successful completion of the final assessment, you will receive a CPD-accredited certificate of achievement. The PDF certificate is for £9.99, and it will be sent to you immediately after through e-mail. You can get the hard copy for £15.99, which will reach your doorsteps by post.

Duration 4 Days 24 CPD hours This course is intended for The course content is aimed at operators of devices running the Junos OS in a NOC environment. These operators include network engineers, administrators, support personnel, and reseller support personnel. Overview After successfully completing this course, you should be able to: Reduce the time it takes to identify and isolate the root cause of an issue impacting your network. Gain familiarity with Junos products as they pertain to troubleshooting. Become familiar with online resources valuable to Junos troubleshooting. Gain familiarity with Junos tools used in troubleshooting. Identify and isolate hardware issues. Troubleshoot problems with the control plane. Troubleshoot problems with interfaces and other data plane components. Describe the staging and acceptance methodology. Troubleshoot routing protocols. Describe how to monitor your network with SNMP, RMON, Junos Traffic Vision (formerly known as JFlow), and port mirroring. Become familiar with JTAC procedures. This instructor-led four-day course is designed to provide introductory troubleshooting skills for engineers in a network operations center (NOC) environment. Chapter 1: Course Introduction Course Introduction Chapter 2: Troubleshooting as a Process Before You Begin The Troubleshooting Process Challenging Network Issues The Troubleshooting Process Lab Chapter 3: Junos Product Families The Junos OS Control Plane and Data Plane Field-Replaceable Units Junos Product Families Lab: Identifying Hardware Components Chapter 4: Troubleshooting Toolkit Troubleshooting Tools Best Practices Lab: Using Monitoring Tools and Establishing a Baseline Chapter 5: Hardware and Environmental Conditions Hardware Troubleshooting Overview Memory and Storage Boot Monitoring Hardware-Related System Logs Chassis and Environmental Monitoring Lab: Monitoring Hardware and Environmental Conditions Chapter 6: Control Plane Control Plane Review System and User Processes Monitoring Routing Tables and Protocols Monitoring Bridging Monitoring the Address Resolution Protocol Lab: Control Plane Monitoring and Troubleshooting Chapter 7: Control Plane Protection Protection Overview DDOS Protection Loopback Filter Lab: Control Plane Monitoring and Troubleshooting Chapter 8: Data Plane ? Interfaces Interface Properties General Interface Troubleshooting Ethernet Interface Troubleshooting Lab: Monitoring and Troubleshooting Ethernet Interfaces Chapter 9: Data Plane ? Other Components Definition of a Data Plane Problem Data Plane Components Data Plane Forwarding Load-Balancing Behavior Firewall Filters and Policers Data Plane Troubleshooting Case Study Lab: Isolate and Troubleshoot PFE Issues Chapter 10: Staging and Acceptance Testing Initial Inspection and Power-on General System Checks Interface Testing Chapter 11: Troubleshooting Routing Protocols Troubleshooting OSPF Troubleshooting BGP Troubleshooting Routing Loops and Route Oscillation Lab: Troubleshooting Routing Protocols Chapter 12: High Availability High Availability Overview Graceful Routing Engine Switchover Graceful Restart Nonstop Active Routing and Bridging Unified In-Service Software Upgrade Chapter 13: Network Monitoring SNMP RMON Telemetry Flow Monitoring Lab: Monitoring the Network Chapter 14: vMX Troubleshooting vMX Overview Troubleshooting Lab: Monitoring vMX Chapter 15: JTAC Procedures Opening a Support Case Customer Support Tools The Content of a PR Transferring Files to JTAC Chapter 16: Automated Support and Prevention Overview Service Now Service Insight Lab: Automated Support and Prevention Additional course details: Nexus Humans JTNOC - Junos Troubleshooting in the NOC 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 JTNOC - Junos Troubleshooting in the NOC course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.

Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for network administrators, operators, and engineers responsible for managing the normal day-to-day operation and administration of BIG-IP Access Policy Manager. This three-day course gives network administrators, network operators, and network engineers a functional understanding of BIG-IP Access Policy Manager as it is commonly deployed in both application delivery network and remote access settings. The course introduces students to BIG-IP Access Policy Manager, its configuration objects, how it commonly deployed, and how typical administrative and operational activities are performed. The course includes lecture, hands-on labs, interactive demonstrations, and discussions. Module 1: Setting Up the BIG-IP System Introducing the BIG-IP System Initially Setting Up the BIG-IP System Archiving the BIG-IP Configuration Leveraging F5 Support Resources and Tools Module 2: Configuring Web Application Access Review of BIG-IP LTM Introduction to the Access Policy Web Access Application Configuration Overview Web Application Access Configuration in Detail Module 3: Exploring the Access Policy Navigating the Access Policy Module 4: Managing BIG-IP APM BIG-IP APM Sessions and Access Licenses Session Variables and sessiondump Session Cookies Access Policy General Purpose Agents List Module 5: Using Authentication Introduction to Access Policy Authentication Active Directory AAA Server RADIUS One-Time Password Local User Database Module 6: Understanding Assignment Agents List of Assignment Agents Module 7: Configuring Portal Access Introduction to Portal Access Portal Access Configuration Overview Portal Access Configuration Portal Access in Action Module 8: Configuring Network Access Concurrent User Licensing VPN Concepts Network Access Configuration Overview Network Access Configuration Network Access in Action Module 9: Deploying Macros Access Policy Macros Configuring Macros An Access Policy is a Flowchart Access Policy Logon Agents Configuring Logon Agents Module 10: Exploring Client-Side Checks Client-Side Endpoint Security Module 11: Exploring Server-Side Checks Server-Side Endpoint Security Agents List Server-Side and Client-Side Checks Differences Module 12: Using Authorization Active Directory Query Active Directory Nested Groups Configuration in Detail Module 13: Configuring App Tunnels Application Access Remote Desktop Network Access Optimized Tunnels Landing Page Bookmarks Module 14: Deploying Access Control Lists Introduction to Access Control Lists Configuration Overview Dynamic ACLs Portal Access ACLs Module 15: Signing On with SSO Remote Desktop Single Sign-On Portal Access Single Sign-On Module 16: Using iRules iRules Introduction Basic TCL Syntax iRules and Advanced Access Policy Rules Module 17: Customizing BIG-IP APM Customization Overview BIG-IP Edge Client Advanced Edit Mode Customization Landing Page Sections Module 18: Deploying SAML SAML Conceptual Overview SAML Configuration Overview Module 19: Exploring Webtops and Wizards Webtops Wizards Module 20: Using BIG-IP Edge Client BIG-IP Edge Client for Windows Installation BIG-IP Edge Client in Action Module 21: Configuration Project Configuration Project Additional course details: Nexus Humans F5 Networks Configuring BIG-IP APM : Access Policy Manager 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 F5 Networks Configuring BIG-IP APM : Access Policy Manager 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.

The food you consume plays a crucial role in how you look and feel. In particular, nutrition has the most significant impact on your fitness and health improvement. This Nutrition Certification Masterclass for the Correct Dieting & Meal Planning course aims to teach everything you need to know to reach your dieting goals, build muscle, lose fat, and lead a healthy lifestyle. In this course, you will learn about proper superfoods nutrition, and explore all the steps included in setting up and following through with your diet. You will also explore different kinds of diet plans and nutritional supplements that work best. This course will be ideal for anyone interested in learning more about dieting and nutrition for better meal planning, and healthy cooking, which will help with weight loss, building muscle and boosting your general well-being. Learning Outcomes: Explore the universal principles of how to build muscle through understanding the power of nutrition. Learn everything about proper superfoods nutrition, meal planning, and healthy eating. Discover useful techniques to get the most out of your diet. Understand the fundamentals of healthy dieting, such as protein, carbs, calories, fat, vitamins & minerals. Discover various ways to establish a healthy lifestyle and eating habits as a way to improve your general health. Create a diet that is tailored to your needs and lifestyle. Learn what, when, and how much you should eat for optimal body composition. Build more muscle and lose fat faster by optimising your meal plan and following some useful tips and techniques. Understand what improves immunity and energy levels and how to measure your weekly muscle gains. Course Highlights The price is for the whole course including final exam - no hidden fees Accredited Certificate upon successful completion at an additional cost Efficient exam system with instant results Track progress within own personal learning portal 24/7 customer support via live chat Nutrition Certification Masterclass for the Correct Dieting & Meal Planning has been given CPD accreditation and is one of the best-selling courses available to students worldwide. This valuable course is suitable for anyone interested in working in this sector or who simply wants to learn more about the topic. If you're an individual looking to excel within this field then Nutrition Certification Masterclass for the Correct Dieting & Meal Planning is for you. We've taken this comprehensive course and broken it down into several manageable modules which we believe will assist you to easily grasp each concept - from the fundamental to the most advanced aspects of the course. It really is a sure pathway to success. You will have unlimited access to the course and are designed to be studied at your own pace so you can take as much or as little time as you need to complete and gain the full CPD accredited qualification. And, there are no hidden fees or exam charges. We pride ourselves on having friendly and experienced instructors who provide full weekday support and are ready to help with any of your queries. So, if you need help, just drop them an email and await a speedy response. Furthermore, you can check the validity of your qualification and verify your certification on our website at anytime. So, why not improve your chances of gaining professional skills and better earning potential. Assessment and Certification At the end of the course, you will be required to sit an online multiple-choice test. Your test will be assessed automatically and immediately so that you will instantly know whether you have been successful. After you have successfully passed the final exam, you will be able to order an Accredited Certificate of Achievement at an additional cost of £19 for a PDF copy and £29 for an original print copy sent to you by post or for both £39. Career Path Not only does our CPD and CiQ accredited course look good on your CV, setting you apart from the competition, it can be used as a stepping stone to greater things. Further advance your learning, launch a new career or reinvigorate an existing one. On successful completion of this course, you have the potential to achieve an estimated salary of £25,600. The sky really is the limit. Course Curriculum Introduction Welcome To The Course & What You Will Learn FREE 00:04:00 Get to Know Your Instructor 00:03:00 Meal Planning Basics Meal Planning Explained 00:00:00 Calories Explained 1455 00:04:00 Micronutrients Introduction 00:01:00 Protein Explained 00:05:00 How much protein do you need to consume per day 00:04:00 Fats explained 00:03:00 How Much Fat Should You Eat Per Day 00:04:00 Carbohydrate Explained 00:08:00 Macronutrients Explained 00:00:00 The Different Types of carbs 00:05:00 How Much Carbs should you eat per day 00:03:00 Meal Timing Intro 2 copy 00:01:00 Protein Timing 00:14:00 Carbohydrate Timing 00:05:00 Fat Timing 00:10:00 Pre-Workout Meal 00:04:00 Post Workout Meal 00:07:00 What About the Anabolic Window 00:01:00 Food Composition Introduction 2 copy 00:11:00 Protein Composition 00:02:00 Carbohydrate Composition 00:03:00 Fat Composition 00:01:00 Supplements Top 3 Beginner Supplements 00:04:00 How to Use Protein Powder When, How Much & With What 00:11:00 How to Use Creatine When,How Much & With What 00:04:00 Other Supplements to consider 00:11:00 Setting Up Your Diet How To Determin Your Optimal Calorie Intake 2 00:08:00 How to Track Calories 00:13:00 Determining Protein Intake 00:06:00 Determining Carb Intake 00:02:00 Determining Fat Intake 00:01:00 What About the Ramaining Calories 00:02:00 Determining Meal Structure 00:03:00 Quality Protein Sources 00:01:00 Quality Carbs Sources 00:01:00 Quality Sources Of Fat 00:01:00 Adjusting Your Diet For Weigh Loss & Muscle Gains Adjusting You Diet For Weight Gain 00:04:00 Adjusting Your Diet For Weight Loss 00:05:00 Cheat Days and Cheat Meals 00:05:00 Post Workout Shake 00:02:00 Healthy Dieting Healthy Dieting Intro copy 00:01:00 Dieting myth #1 Carbs are bad for you 00:02:00 Dieting Myth #2 Fat is bad for you 00:02:00 Dieting Myth #3 Protein is bad for you 00:04:00 Dieting Myth #5 Avoid Salt At All Cost 00:01:00 Dieting Myth #6 Eat several small meals throughout the day to lose weight 00:01:00 Dieting Myth #7 Diet Foods Will Lead To Weight Loss 00:01:00 Red Meat Always Causes Cancer 00:03:00 Common Diets Intro Copy 00:01:00 Common Dieting Trends Explained Common Diets Intro Copy 00:01:00 Gluten Free Diet Explained 00:03:00 Paleo Diet Explained 00:04:00 Low Carb Diet Explained 00:03:00 Intermittend Fasting Explained 00:03:00 Vegan Diet Explained 00:05:00 Micronutrients Micronutrients Introduction 00:01:00 Vitamin A 00:02:00 Vitamin B 00:01:00 Vitamin C 00:01:00 Vitamin D 00:02:00 Vitmain E 00:01:00 Vitamin K 00:01:00 Calcium 00:02:00 Magnesium 00:01:00 Phosphorus 00:01:00 Potassium 00:01:00 Sodium 00:01:00 Copper 00:01:00 Iron 00:01:00 Zinc 00:02:00 Water 00:04:00 More Dieting Tips & Strategies Intro Specific dieting tips and strategies 00:01:00 5 Best Supplements to Boost Your Immune System 00:03:00 How to Read a Nutrition Label 00:03:00 How to Do You Own Research 00:04:00

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is geared toward Windows system administrators, network administrators, and other system administrators who are interested in supplementing current skills or backstopping other team members, in addition to Linux system administrators who are responsible for these tasks: Configuring, installing, upgrading, and maintaining Linux systems using established standards and procedures, Providing operational support, Managing systems for monitoring system performance and availability, Writing and deploying scripts for task automation and system administration, You will be expected to already understand fundamental Linux computing concepts and be ready to practice the Red Hat Enterprise Linux methods for performing system administration tasks. Significant field experience working with Linux as a system administrator is recommended. If you do not have experience with fundamental Linux computer concepts, we advise you to start with the Red Hat System Administration I (RH124) course instead. Overview You should be able to demonstrate these skills: - Access the command line locally and remotely - Manage files from the command line - Manage local users and groups - Monitor and manage Linux processes - Control services, daemons, and the boot process - Manage tuning profiles for system performance - Control access to files with file system permissions - Analyze and store log files - Configure and secure the OpenSSH service - Install and update software packages and appstreams - Manage Linux file systems and volumes - Manage Linux networking and firewalls This course combines the foundations and applications established and covered in Red Hat System Administration I (RH124) and Red Hat System Administration II (RH134). The rapid pace of review and consolidated course timeline allow you to focus on practical application, making this offering best suited for you if you already have significant experience with Linux© administration. This course is based on Red Hat© Enterprise Linux 8. 1 - Accessing the command line Log in to a Linux system and run simple commands using the shell. 2 - Managing Files from the command line Work with files from the bash shell prompt. 3 - Managing local Linux users and groups Manage Linux users and groups and administer local password policies. 4 - Controlling access to files with Linux file system permissions Set access permissions on files and interpret the security effects of different permission settings. 5 - Managing SELinux security Use SELinux to manage access to files and interpret and troubleshoot SELinux security effects. 6 - Monitoring and managing Linux processes Monitor and control processes running on the system. 7 - Installing and updating software packages Download, install, update, and manage software packages from Red Hat and yum package repositories. 8 - Controlling services and daemons Control and monitor network services and system daemons using systemd. 9 - Managing Red Hat Enterprise Linux networking Configure basic IPv4 networking on Red Hat Enterprise Linux systems. 10 - Analyzing and storing logs Locate and interpret relevant system log files for troubleshooting purposes. 11 - Managing storage and file systems Create and use disk partitions, logical volumes, file systems, and swap spaces. 12 - Scheduling system tasks Schedule recurring system tasks using cron and systemd timer units. 13 - Mounting network file systems Mount network file system (NFS) exports and server message block (SMB) shares from network file servers. 14 - Limiting network communication with firewalld Configure a basic local firewall. Additional course details: Nexus Humans Red Hat RHCSA Rapid Track Course (RH199) 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 Red Hat RHCSA Rapid Track Course (RH199) 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 Linux system administrators, virtualization administrators, and hybrid infrastructure engineers interested in deploying large-scale virtualization solutions and managing virtual servers in their datacenters, based on the Red Hat Virtualization open virtualization management platform. Overview Configure Red Hat Virtualization Configure networking and storage for use with Red Hat Virtualization Manage user accounts and access to the Red Hat Virtualization environment Install and manage virtual machines in Red Hat Virtualization Use templates for rapid virtual machine deployment Manage virtual machine snapshots and images Migrate virtual machines and explore high-availability options Deploy, configure, manage, and migrate virtual environments Red Hat Virtualization (RH318) teaches you the skills needed to deploy, administer, and operate virtual machines in your organization using Red Hat© Virtualization. Through numerous hands-on exercises, you will demonstrate the ability to deploy and configure the Red Hat Virtualization infrastructure and use it to provision and manage virtual machines. This offering also prepares you for the Red Hat Certified Specialist in Virtualization exam. This course is based on Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization 4.3 and Red Hat Enterprise Linux© 7.6 and 8, as well as Red Hat Hyperconverged Infrastructure for Virtualization 1.6. 1 - Red Hat Virtualization overview Explain the purpose and architecture of Red Hat Virtualization. 2 - Install and configure Red Hat Virtualization Install a minimal Red Hat Virtualization environment and use it to create a virtual machine. 3 - Create and manage datacenters and clusters Organize hypervisors into groups using datacenters and clusters. 4 - Manage user accounts and roles Configure user accounts using a central directory service, then use roles to assign access to resources based on job responsibilities. 5 - Adding physical hosts Add additional Red Hat Virtualization hosts automatically, and move and remove hosts from datacenters as needed. 6 - Scale Red Hat Virtualization infrastructure Add Red Hat Virtualization hosts automatically, configure Red Hat Enterprise Linux hosts when appropriate, and move and remove hosts from data centers as needed. 7 - Manage Red Hat Virtualization networks Separate network traffic into multiple networks on one or more interfaces to improve the performance and security of Red Hat Virtualization. 8 - Manage Red Hat Virtualization storage Create and manage data and ISO storage domains. 9 - Deploy and manage virtual machines Operate virtual machines in the Red Hat Virtualization environment. 10 - Migrate virtual machines Migrate and control automatic migration of virtual machines. 11 - Manage virtual machine images Manage virtual machine snapshots and disk images. 12 - Automating virtual machine deployment Automate deployment of virtual machines by using templates and cloud-init. 13 - Back up and upgrade Red Hat Virtualization Back up, restore, and upgrade the software in a Red Hat Virtualization environment. 14 - Explore high-availability practices Explain procedures to improve the resilience and reliability of Red Hat Virtualization by removing single points of failure and implementing high-availability features. 15 - Perform comprehensive review Demonstrate skills learned in this course by installing and configuring Red Hat Virtualization; using the platform to create and manage virtual machines; and backing up and updating components of Red Hat Virtualization. Additional course details: Nexus Humans Red Hat Virtualization (RH318) 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 Red Hat Virtualization (RH318) course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.

Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for network operators, network administrators, network engineers, network architects, security administrators, and security architects responsible for installation, setup, configuration, and administration of the BIG-IP AFM system. This course uses lectures and hands-on exercises to give participants real-time experience in setting up and configuring the BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager (AFM) system. Students are introduced to the AFM user interface, stepping through various options that demonstrate how AFM is configured to build a network firewall and to detect and protect against DoS (Denial of Service) attacks. Reporting and log facilities are also explained and used in the course labs. Further Firewall functionality and additional DoS facilities for DNS and SIP traffic are discussed. Module 1: Setting Up the BIG-IP System Introducing the BIG-IP System Initially Setting Up the BIG-IP System Archiving the BIG-IP System Configuration Leveraging F5 Support Resources and Tools Module 2: AFM Overview AFM Overview AFM Availability AFM and the BIG-IP Security Menu Packet Processing Rules and Direction Rules Contexts and Processing Inline Rule Editor Module 3: Network Firewall AFM Firewalls Contexts Modes Packet Processing Rules and Direction Rules Contexts and Processing Inline Rule Editor Configuring Network Firewall Network Firewall Rules and Policies Network Firewall Rule Creation Identifying Traffic by Region with Geolocation Identifying Redundant and Conflicting Rules Identifying Stale Rules Prebuilding Firewall Rules with Lists and Schedules Rule Lists Address Lists Port Lists Schedules Network Firewall Policies Policy Status and Management Other Rule Actions Redirecting Traffic with Send to Virtual Checking Rule Processing with Packet Tester Examining Connections with Flow Inspector Module 4: Logs Event Logs Logging Profiles Limiting Log Messages with Log Throttling Enabling Logging in Firewall Rules BIG-IP Logging Mechanisms Log Publisher Log Destination Filtering Logs with the Custom Search Facility Logging Global Rule Events Log Configuration Changes QKView and Log Files SNMP MIB SNMP Traps Module 5: IP Intelligence Overview Feature 1 Dynamic White and Black Lists Black List Categories Feed Lists IP Intelligence Policies IP Intelligence Log Profile IP Intelligence Reporting Troubleshooting IP Intelligence Lists Feature 2 IP Intelligence Database Licensing Installation Configuration Troubleshooting IP Intelligence iRule Module 6: DoS Protection Denial of Service and DoS Protection Overview Device DoS Protection Configuring Device DoS Protection Variant 1 DoS Vectors Variant 2 DoS Vectors Automatic Threshold Configuration Variant 3 DoS Vectors Device DoS Profiles DoS Protection Profile Dynamic Signatures Dynamic Signatures Configuration DoS iRules Module 7: Reports AFM Reporting Facilities Overview Examining the Status of Particular AFM Features Exporting the Data Managing the Reporting Settings Scheduling Reports Examining AFM Status at High Level Mini Reporting Windows (Widgets) Building Custom Widgets Deleting and Restoring Widgets Dashboards Module 8: DoS White Lists Bypassing DoS Checks with White Lists Configuring DoS White Lists tmsh options Per Profile Whitelist Address List Module 9: DoS Sweep Flood Protection Isolating Bad Clients with Sweep Flood Configuring Sweep Flood Module 10: IP Intelligence Shun Overview Manual Configuration Dynamic Configuration IP Intelligence Policy tmsh options Extending the Shun Feature Route this Traffic to Nowhere - Remotely Triggered Black Hole Route this Traffic for Further Processing - Scrubber Module 11: DNS Firewall Filtering DNS Traffic with DNS Firewall Configuring DNS Firewall DNS Query Types DNS Opcode Types Logging DNS Firewall Events Troubleshooting Module 12: DNS DoS Overview DNS DoS Configuring DNS DoS DoS Protection Profile Device DoS and DNS Module 13: SIP DoS Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) Transactions and Dialogs SIP DoS Configuration DoS Protection Profile Device DoS and SIP Module 14: Port Misuse Overview Port Misuse and Service Policies Building a Port Misuse Policy Attaching a Service Policy Creating a Log Profile Module 15: Network Firewall iRules Overview iRule Events Configuration When to use iRules More Information Module 16: Recap BIG-IP Architecture and Traffic Flow AFM Packet Processing Overview