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The most comprehensive, concise and impactful 6 weeks online course available. 14 CPD Credits & CMI Certificate of Recognition Mapped to the leadership & management requirements of the UK’s Royal Colleges Duration: 6 weeks starting immediately Suitable for: All levels of seniority Language: English Effort: 13 hours of self-paced online learning Award: 14 CPD Credits & CMI Certificate of Recognition  Accreditors: CMI, FMLM, CPD Certification Service  Content format: Videos with optional reading  Assessment Method: Multiple choice, instant result. Retake if required. In total there are 16 video courses to watch. This includes 7 CPD accredited courses that require you to complete a multiple choice assessment to confirm your understanding of the topic. A pass mark of 70% is required and this can be re-taken as many times as required. Optional reading and audio book resources are provided to enable you to explore a topic deeper if required. The content of the course is of the highest global standard and has been created by MIT Sloan Management Review. Our learning platform, called Skillsoft Percipio, provides a stunning learning experience. Key learning areas: Leading innovation Understanding change Leading with strategic thinking Building and leading teams Building trust Leading through change Strategic thinking Managing virtual teams On completion of this course, you will receive: A certificate stating 14 CPD Credits- Awarded by the CPD Certification Service A Certificate of Recognition from the prestigious Chartered Management Institute (CMI) Chartered Management Institute Affiliate membership for 1 year A digital badge to share on LinkedIn and add to your resume Your official CPD Certificate Your official CMI Certificate You will also be awarded the following additional benefits: Chartered Management Institute alumni network access for 1 year Access to Chartered Management Institute networking and learning events for 1 year World leading content supported by cutting edge technology. Made for healthcare professionals.  Did you know this course can be covered by the NHS study budget? The study budget covers: Courses and education activities to support you achieving the curriculum Courses to help you prepare for postgraduate exams Discretionary courses that add value to you individually and support the wider system To access the study budget you should discuss this with your educational supervisor or line manager. To help you with this process, view our example study budget application letter here.  For the duration of this course, you will work through the content below to obtain your CPD Credits and CMI Certificate. You can track your progress on the platform. You can complete the course sooner than 6 weeks if you wish. Course curriculum Building and Leading Successful teams Leading with Values and Ethic Leadership Insights on Leading with Executive Presenc Leadership Insights on Building & Leading Team Leadership Toolkit: Facilitating a Workshop Leadership Toolkit: Facilitating a Brainstorming Sessio Leadership Toolkit: Running a Team Debrie The Characteristics of an Accountable Leade Leading through Shared Vision Evaluating Your Management Style The Adaptive Leader: Be an Iceberg The Collaborative Leader Leading through Problem Solving and Decision Making Leadership Insights on Leading Diversity Leadership Insights on Judgment and Decisiveness Leading with Judgment and Decisiveness Accountable Leadership Leadership Insights on Being Accountable Expert Insights on Networking & Building Relationships Building Your Professional Network Leadership Insights on Networking with your Peers Networking to Improve Leadership Effectiveness Empowering Employees MIT Sloan Management Review on New Leader Transitions All the Leader You Can Be: The Science of Achieving Extraordinary Executive Presence MIT Sloan Management Review on The Adaptive Leader MIT Sloan Management Review Article on Looking for Opportunity in the Midst of Crisis Executive Presence: The Art of Commanding Respect like a CEO, Second Edition MIT Sloan Management Review on Leader as Motivator The Accountable Leader: Developing Effective Leadership Through Managerial Accountability From Bud to Boss: Secrets to a Successful Transition to Remarkable Leadership Strategic Connections: The New Face of Networking in a Collaborative World The Courage Way: Leading and Living with Integrity Executive Presence: The Art of Commanding Respect Like a CEO

Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for Sales Legal Marketing Business analysts Project managers AWS Academy students Other IT-related professionals Overview Summarize the working definition of AWS Differentiate between on-premises, hybrid-cloud, and all-in cloud Describe the basic global infrastructure of the AWS Cloud Explain the six benefits of the AWS Cloud Describe and provide an example of the core AWS services, including compute, network, databases, and storage Identify an appropriate solution using AWS Cloud services with various use cases Describe the AWS Well-Architected Framework Explain the shared responsibility model Describe the core security services within the AWS Cloud Describe the basics of AWS Cloud migration Articulate the financial benefits of the AWS Cloud for an organization?s cost management Define the core billing, account management, and pricing models Explain how to use pricing tools to make cost-effective choices for AWS services This course is for individuals who seek an overall understanding of the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Cloud, independent of specific technical roles. You will learn about AWS Cloud concepts, AWS services, security, architecture, pricing, and support to build your AWS Cloud knowledge. This course also helps you prepare for the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner exam. Prerequisites General IT technical knowledge, General IT business knowledge 1 - Introduction to Amazon Web Services Summarize the benefits of AWS Describe differences between on-demand delivery and cloud deployments Summarize the pay-as-you-go pricing model 2 - Compute in the Cloud Describe the benefits of Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (Amazon EC2) at a basic level Identify the different Amazon EC2 instance types Differentiate between the various billing options for Amazon EC2 Describe the benefits of Amazon EC2 Auto Scaling Summarize the benefits of Elastic Load Balancing Give an example of the uses for Elastic Load Balancing Summarize the differences between Amazon Simple Notification Service (Amazon SNS) and Amazon Simple Queue Services (Amazon SQS) Summarize additional AWS compute options 3 - Global Infrastructure and Reliability Summarize the benefits of the AWS Global Infrastructure Describe the basic concept of Availability Zones Describe the benefits of Amazon CloudFront and Edge locations Compare different methods for provisioning AWS services 4 - Networking Describe the basic concepts of networking Describe the difference between public and private networking resources Explain a virtual private gateway using a real life scenario Explain a virtual private network (VPN) using a real life scenario Describe the benefit of AWS Direct Connect Describe the benefit of hybrid deployments Describe the layers of security used in an IT strategy Describe which services are used to interact with the AWS global network 5 - Storage and Databases Summarize the basic concept of storage and databases Describe benefits of Amazon Elastic Block Store (Amazon EBS) Describe benefits of Amazon Simple Storage Service (Amazon S3) Describe the benefits of Amazon Elastic File System (Amazon EFS) Summarize various storage solutions Describe the benefits of Amazon Relational Database Service (Amazon RDS) Describe the benefits of Amazon DynamoDB Summarize various database services 6 - Security Explain the benefits of the shared responsibility model Describe multi-factor authentication (MFA) Differentiate between the AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) security levels Describe security policies at a basic level Explain the benefits of AWS Organizations Summarize the benefits of compliance with AWS Explain primary AWS security services at a basic level 7 - Monitoring and Analytics Summarize approaches to monitoring your AWS environment Describe the benefits of Amazon CloudWatch Describe the benefits of AWS CloudTrail Describe the benefits of AWS Trusted Advisor 8 - Pricing and Support Understand AWS pricing and support models Describe the AWS Free Tier Describe key benefits of AWS Organizations and consolidated billing Explain the benefits of AWS Budgets Explain the benefits of AWS Cost Explorer Explain the primary benefits of the AWS Pricing Calculator Distinguish between the various AWS Support Plans Describe the benefits of AWS Marketplace 9 - Migration and Innovation Understand migration and innovation in the AWS Cloud Summarize the AWS Cloud Adoption Framework (AWS CAF) Summarize six key factors of a cloud migration strategy Describe the benefits of various AWS data migration solutions, such as AWS Snowcone, AWS Snowball, and AWS Snowmobile Summarize the broad scope of innovative solutions that AWS offers Summarize the five pillars of the AWS Well-Architected Framewor 10 - AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Basics Determine resources for preparing for the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner examination Describe benefits of becoming AWS Certified

Video conferencing over IP course description A current hot topic in recent years has been the provision of multimedia services over IP networks - triple play. This course investigates the characteristics of video transmission and then studies the impact on IP networks. What will you learn Describe the issues of video and data convergence. Describe techniques, which can be used in IP to provide low uniform delay. Evaluate video technologies. Design data networks, which will support video.. Video conferencing over IP course details Who will benefit: Technical staff. Prerequisites: TCP/IP fundamentals Intro to data communications & networking Duration 3 days Video conferencing over IP course contents Review Traditional video, digital video, video formats, MPEG, brief review of IP, Uses of video: downloading, streaming, TV, CCTV, conferencing. Video over IP issues Delivery methods: FTTH, ADSL, VDSL, 3G and others. Bandwidth, delay, jitter, signalling. Digitising video, CODECS, packetising video, comparison of techniques. IP performance and QOS IP TOS field, queuing strategies; FIFO, WFQ, custom, priority, RED. Differentiated services, diffserv. Video over IP protocol stack RTP, RTCP, mixers and translators, RSVP. IPv6. Conferencing Traditional solutions, Video conferencing over IP, point to point, multipoint, architectures, bridges. IETF - Session Initiation Protocol Comparison with H.323, SIP proxy, proxy server, redirect server. SDP. Multicasting Multicasting compared to unicasting and broadcasting, when to use and when not to use multicasting. IGMP, DVMRP, PIM. Security Impact of firewalls and NAT, ISMA, DRM, DTCP.

Duration 4 Days 24 CPD hours This course is intended for Students for AZ-140: Configuring and Operating Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop are interested in delivering applications on Azure Virtual Desktop and optimizing them to run in multi-session virtual environments. As an Azure Virtual Desktop administrator, you will closely with the Azure Administrators and Architects, along with Microsoft 365 Administrators. Azure Virtual Desktop administrator responsibilities include planning, deploying, packaging, updating, and maintaining the Azure Virtual Desktop infrastructure. They also create session host images, implement and manage FSLogix, monitor Azure Virtual Desktop performance, and automate Azure Virtual Desktop management tasks. This course teaches Azure administrators how to plan, deliver, and manage virtual desktop experiences and remote apps, for any device, on Azure. Lessons include implementing and managing networking for Azure Virtual Desktop, configuring host pools and session hosts, creating session host images, implementing, and managing FSLogix, monitoring Azure Virtual Desktop performance and health, and automating Azure Virtual Desktop management tasks. Students will learn through a mix of demonstrations and hands-on lab experiences deploying virtual desktop experiences and apps on Azure Virtual Desktop and optimizing them to run in multi-session virtual environments. Candidates of this course must have solid Azure administration skills. This course assumes prior experience, including virtualization, networking, identity, storage, backup and restore, and disaster recovery. Students should have knowledge of on-premises virtual desktop infrastructure technologies as they relate to migrating to Azure Virtual Desktop. Students are expected to have used the tools common to the Azure environment, such as the Azure PowerShell and Cloud Shell. 1 - Azure Virtual Desktop Architecture Azure Virtual Desktop for the enterprise Azure Virtual Desktop components Personal and pooled desktops Service updates for Azure Virtual Desktop desktops Azure limitations for Azure Virtual Desktop Virtual machine sizing for Azure Virtual Desktop Azure Virtual Desktop pricing 2 - Design the Azure Virtual Desktop architecture Assess network capacity and speed requirements for Azure Virtual Desktop Azure Virtual Desktop Experience Estimator Recommend an operating system for an Azure Virtual Desktop implementation Balancing host pools Recommendations for using subscriptions and management groups Configure a location for the Azure Virtual Desktop metadata Recommend a configuration for performance requirements 3 - Design for user identities and profiles Select an appropriate licensing model for Azure Virtual Desktop based on requirements Personal and multi-session desktop scenarios Recommend an appropriate storage solution Plan for a desktop client deployment Plan for Azure Virtual Desktop client deployment - Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) Windows Desktop client to multiple devices Hybrid Identity with Azure Active Directory Plan for Azure Active Directory (AD) Connect for user identities 4 - Implement and manage networking for Azure Virtual Desktop Implement Azure virtual network connectivity Manage connectivity to the internet and on-premises networks Understanding Azure Virtual Desktop network connectivity Implement and manage network security for Azure Virtual Desktop Configure Azure Virtual Desktop session hosts using Azure Bastion Monitor and troubleshoot network connectivity for Azure Virtual Desktop Plan and implement Remote Desktop Protocol Shortpath Configure Remote Desktop Protocol Shortpath for managed networks Configure Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security for RDP Shortpath Plan and implement Quality of Service for Azure Virtual Desktop 5 - Implement and manage storage for Azure Virtual Desktop Storage for FSLogix components Configure storage for FSLogix components Configure storage accounts Create file shares Configure disks 6 - Create and configure host pools and session hosts for Azure Virtual Desktop Automate creation of an Azure Virtual Desktop host pool using PowerShell Configure host pool assignment type Customize Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) properties for a host pool Manage licensing for session hosts that run Windows client Deploying Azure AD-joined virtual machines in Azure Virtual Desktop 7 - Create and manage session host image for Azure Virtual Desktop Create a managed virtual machine (VM) image Modify a session host image Plan for image update and management Create and use an Azure Compute Gallery using the portal Create an Azure Virtual Desktop image by using VM Image Builder Install Microsoft 365 Apps on a master Virtual Hard Disk image Install language packs in Azure Virtual Desktop 8 - Manage access for Azure Virtual Desktop Role-based access control (RBAC) for Azure Virtual Desktop Plan and implement Azure roles and role-based access control (RBAC) for Azure Virtual Desktop Using Azure Virtual Desktop with Microsoft Intune Configuring screen capture protection for Azure Virtual Desktop 9 - Manage security for Azure Virtual Desktop Plan and implement Conditional Access policies for connections to Azure Virtual Desktop Plan and implement multifactor authentication (MFA) in Azure Virtual Desktop Understand Conditional Access policy components Manage security by using Azure Security Center Security posture management and threat protection 10 - Implement and manage FSLogix Plan for FSLogix FSLogix profile containers and Azure files Install FSLogix Storage options for FSLogix profile containers Profile Container vs Office Container Configure Office Containers Installing Microsoft Office using FSLogix application containers Configure Cloud Cache Configure Profile Containers Create a profile container with Azure NetApp Files and capacity pool Manage Rule Sets and application masking 11 - Configure user experience settings Virtual desktop optimization principles Persistent virtual desktop environments Configure user settings through group policies Configure user settings through Endpoint Manager policies Configure session timeout properties Configure device redirections Configure Universal Print Implement the Start Virtual Machine on Connect feature Troubleshoot user profile issues Troubleshoot Azure Virtual Desktop clients 12 - Install and configure apps on a session host MSIX app attach How MSIX app attach works Set up a file share for MSIX app attach Upload MSIX images to Azure NetApp Files in Azure Virtual Desktop How to configure apps for users Using the OneDrive sync app on virtual desktops Using Microsoft Teams on Azure Virtual desktop Publish built-in apps in Azure Virtual Desktop Troubleshoot application issues for Azure Virtual Desktop 13 - Plan for disaster recovery Disaster recovery for Azure Virtual Desktop Virtual machine replication FSLogix configuration 14 - Automate Azure Virtual Desktop management tasks Scale session hosts using Azure Automation Create or update an Azure Automation account Create an Azure Automation Run As account Create the Azure Logic App and execution schedule 15 - Monitor and manage performance and health Monitor Azure Virtual Desktop by using Azure Monitor Log Analytics workspace for Azure Monitor Monitor Azure Virtual Desktop by using Azure Advisor How to resolve Azure Advisor recommendations Diagnose graphics performance issues Additional course details: Nexus Humans AZ-140T00 Configuring and Operating Windows Virtual Desktop on Microsoft Azure 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 AZ-140T00 Configuring and Operating Windows Virtual Desktop on Microsoft Azure 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.

Ethernet LANS training course description This course has been replaced as part of our continuous curriculum development. Please see our Definitive Ethernet switching course What will you learn Describe what Ethernet is and how it works. Install Ethernet networks Troubleshoot Ethernet networks Analyse Ethernet packets Design Ethernet networks Recognise the uses of Hubs, Bridges, switches and routers. Ethernet LANS training course details Who will benefit: Those wishing to find out more about how their LAN works. Prerequisites: Intro to Data comms & networking. Duration 3 days Ethernet LANS training course contents What is Ethernet? LANS, What is Ethernet?, history, standards, the OSI reference model, how Ethernet works, CSMA/CD. Ethernet Cabling UTP, cat 3,4,5, Cat 5e, Cat 6, Cat 7, fibre optic cable, MMF, SMF. Hands on Making a cable. 802.3 physical specifications Distance limitations, hubs and repeaters, 5-4-3-2-1 rule, 10BaseT, 10BaseF, 100BaseTX, 100BaseFX, 1000BaseSX, 1000BaseT, 10gbe. Hands on Working with hubs. Ethernet layer 2 Overview, NICS, device drivers, MAC addresses, broadcasts, multicasts, frame formats, Ether II, 802.3, 802.2, SNAP, compatibility, Ethernet type numbers, Ethernet multicast addresses, Ethernet vendor codes. Hands on Installing Ethernet components, analysing MAC headers. IP and Ethernet ARP Hands on Analysing ARP packets. Ethernet extensions Full/half duplex, auto negotiation, flow control methods, 802.3ad, 802.3af, 802.3ah. Hands on Configuration of full/half duplex. Ethernet speed enhancements Encoding, Carrier extension, packet bursting, jumbo frames. Prioritisation 802.1P, 802.1Q, TOS, WRR, QOS, VLANs. Hands on 802.1p testing Interconnecting LANS Broadcast domains, Collision domains, What are bridges, transparent bridging, What are switches? STP, VLANS, What are routers? Layer 3 switches, Connecting Ethernet to the WAN. Hands on STP, Analysing Ethernet frames in a routed architecture. Troubleshooting and maintaining Ethernet Utilisation, performance, TDR and other testers, bottlenecks, statistics, RMON. Hands on Monitoring performance, troubleshooting tools.

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

IS-IS training course description A hands on course on IS-IS link state routing protocol. The main focus of the course is the use of IS-IS in an IP only environment but can be tailored to concentrate on the use of IS-IS in CLNP networks. Hands on sessions use Cisco routers. What will you learn Configure and troubleshoot IS-IS. Explain how IS-IS works. Describe the use of Level 1 and Level 2. Design IS-IS networks. IS-IS training course details Who will benefit: Network administrators. Network operators. Prerequisites: TCP/IP Foundation for engineers Duration 2 days IS-IS training course contents Introduction The history of IS-IS, OSI background, terminology, addressing, how OSI networking works, ES-IS, ISIS, IS types, basic OSI configuration, other configuration parameters. Running IS-IS in an IP environment Integrated routing, Dual IS-IS, OSI only IS-IS, IP only IS-IS, packet formats and the use of CLNP, Basic configuration. How IS-IS works in detail Link state theory, tuneable parameters, IS-IS metrics, hellos, CSNP intervals, retransmissions, TLVs, Sub TLVs, Designated routers and pseudo nodes, authentication. Level 1 and level 2 in detail Router types, circuit types, Hot potato routing, route leaking, Area partitioning. Multiple addresses Redistribution and summarisation Tagging and filtering

Samba training course description Samba enables UNIX/Linux machines to act as Microsoft File and Print servers. This two day hands on training course progresses from the basics of installing samba and simple configurations through to authentication issues and troubleshooting. What will you learn Install and configure Samba. Administrate file and printer sharing. Secure Samba servers. Troubleshoot Samba Samba training course details Who will benefit: Technical staff working with Samba. Prerequisites: Intro to UNIX Systems Administration TCP/IP Foundation. Duration 2 days Samba training course contents What is Samba? File and print servers, Samba server roles, Windows networking, NetBIOS, SMB. Hands on Microsoft File and Print shares, analysing the network traffic. Installing Samba Source, binaries, where to find samba, building and compiling Samba. Hands on Download and install Samba. Controlling Samba Samba daemons, starting and stopping Samba, smbcontrol, Samba net command, smb.conf. Viewing Samba status, smbclient. Hands on Starting and stopping Samba, testing the server. Samba configuration Simple shares, smb.conf variables, configuration from a web browser, swat, enabling access to swat. Hands on Configuring samba servers and clients. File sharing Basic shares, [homes], locking options, UNIX file permissions, controlling user access, Windows ACLs, virtual samba servers, browsing. Hands on File sharing and browsing. Print sharing Sharing printers, UNIX printing, CUPS, printer drivers, [printers], PRINT$. Hands on Samba print server. Authentication Workgroups, domains, users and passwords, Samba domain security, Samba password backends: smbpasswd, tdbsam, nisplus, mysql, Active Directory. Hands on Securing samba shares. Troubleshooting Logging options, controlling logs, Samba utilities, network protocols, .SMB/CIFS. Performance tuning. Hands on Troubleshooting Samba

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for Ideal candidates are IT Professionals who deploy small-to-medium scale enterprise network solutions based on Aruba products and technologies. Overview Network Fundamentals Review Aruba Switching portfolio ArubaOS-CX Network Operating System VLANs Spanning Tree Protocol VRRP Link Aggregation IP Routing Subnetting OSPFv2 - Single Area Stacking using VSF Secure Management and Maintenance Aruba NetEdit Teaches you the fundamental skills necessary to configure and manage modern, open standards-based networking solutions using Aruba's OS-CX routing & switching technologies. This course consists of approximately 60% lecture and 40% hands-on lab exercises Network Fundamentals What is a network? What is a Protocol? OSI Reference Model Encapsulation, frames, packets, segments Layer 2 to Layer 7 headers Media, cabling, Ethernet/wifi headers Binary/Hex/Decimal theory and conversion TCP/IP Stack (IP addressing & Transport Protocols TCP/UDP) Types of traffic: Unicast, Broadcast, Multicast TCP/IP Stack Overview Ethernet frames IPv4 Header TCP Header ? Three-way Handshake TCP Header ? Sequence Numbers TCP Header ? Port Numbers TCP Header UPD Header Basic Networking with Aruba Solutions Networking devices: Switches, Routers, Multilayer Switches, APs, Mobility Controllers, Firewalls, Servers (HTTP, DHCP, DNS, Telnet, FTP) 2-Tier vs 3-Tier hierarchy Switching Portfolio (AOS switches & AOS-CX switches) is this introducing both portfolio on a couple of slide and few slides on AOS-CX hardware architecture, software architecture and intro to NAE high level. Introduction to AOS-CX and feature set Port numbering Accessing Aruba OS-CX CLI Prompt modes/levels and navigation Context sensitive help Show logs, configuration, interfaces, transceivers, flash, version Hostname/interface name, enabling interfaces Link Layer Discovery Protocol ICMP and reachability testing tools: Ping and Traceroute PoE (standards one slide and what we support and one or two slide on configuration VLANs Broadcast/collision domains VLAN benefits VLAN creation DHCP server configuration in switches (optional) 802.1Q tagging Switchports vs. Routed ports MAC address table ARP table Packet Delivery part 1 Spanning Tree Protocol Redundant network L2 loops 802.1D Common Spanning Tree 802.1s 802.1w overview 802.1w load balancing 802.1w region configuration Link Aggregation Static Aggregation LACP Load Balancing IP Routing - Part 1 Default Gateway DHCP IP Helper Address IP Routing Service Inter-VLAN routing Packet Delivery Part 2 Need for layer 3 redundancy Introduction to VRF VRRP VRRP overview VRRP basic operation VRRP failover and preempt VRRP and MSTP coordination IP Routing - Part 2 Subnetting CIDR Static routes Administrative Distance Floating routes Scalability issues IP Routing - Part 3 IGP vs EGP Distance Vector vs Link State OSPF Router-ID and Hello Messages Passive interfaces States DR and BDR LSDB: LSA 1 and 2 Path selection and convergence Using cost to manipulate routes Stacking Control Plane, Management Plane, and Data Plane Introduction to Stacking technologies Stacking Benefits Centralized control and management plane Distributed Data Plane and Distributed Link Aggregation VSF VSF requirements VSF Link and member roles VSF member IDs and port numbers VSF Configuration VSF Provisioning use cases Tracing Layer 2 traffic: Unicast Tracing Layer 2 traffic: Broadcast, Multicast, and Unknown Unicast VSF Failover and OSFP Graceful-Restart VSF Link failure without MAD MAD VSX Introduction Secure Management and Maintenance OOBM port Management VRF Secure Management Protocols: AAA, SSH, HTTPS, RBAC Radius-based management auth (VSA) SNMP Web interface Configuration file management (Backup, restore, checkpoint and roll back) Operating System image management (backup and restore) Factory default/password recovery AOS-CX Management tools Intro to NetEdit NetEdit installation Basic monitoring with NetEdit AOS-CX Mobile App