29 Courses

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for This is an introductory-level systems administration course geared for Systems Administrators and users who wish to learn how to how to install, configure and maintain an Enterprise Linux system in a networked environment. Overview This course is about 50% lab to lecture ratio, combining expert instructor-led discussions with practical hands-on skills that emphasize current techniques, best practices and standards. Working in this hands-on lab environment, guided by our expert practitioner, attendees will explore Installing the Linux operating system and configuring peripherals Performing and modifying startup and shutdown processes Configuring and maintaining basic networking services Creating and maintaining system users and groups Understanding and administering file permissions on directories and regular files Planning and creating disk partitions and file systems Performing maintenance on file systems Identifying and managing Linux processes Automating tasks with cron Performing backups and restoration of files Working with system log files Troubleshooting system problems Analyzing and taking measures to increase system performance Configuring file sharing with NFS Configuring Samba for file sharing with the Windows clients Setting up a basic Web server Understanding the components for setting up a LAMP server Implementing basic security measures Linux System Administration is a comprehensive hands-on course that teaches students how to install, configure and maintain an Enterprise Linux system in a networked environment. This lab-intensive class explores core administrative tasks such as: creating and managing users, creating and maintaining file systems, determining and implementing security measures and performing software installation and package management. Linux networking topics include installing and supporting SSH, NFS, Samba and the Apache Web server. Students will explore common security issues, as well as several tools, such as the PAM modules that help secure the operating system and network environment. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be prepared to maintain Linux systems in a networked business environment. Although the course includes installing and configuring a CentOS 7 / RHEL 7 Linux system, much of the course content also applies to Oracle, Ubuntu, Scientific and other current versions of mainstream Linux distributions. Labs include user and group maintenance, system backups and restoration, software management, administration tasks automation, file system creation and maintenance, managing remote access, working with cron, and configuring basic file sharing and Web services, as well as working with system logging utilities such as rsyslog and much more. System Administration Overview UNIX, Linux and Open Source Duties of the System Administrator Superusers and the Root Login Sharing Superuser Privileges with Others (su and sudo Commands) TCP/IP Networking Fundamentals Online Help Installation and Configuration Planning: Hardware and Software Considerations Site Planning Installation Methods and Types Installation Classes Partitions Logical Volume Manager - LVM File System Overview Swap Partition Considerations Other Partition Considerations The Linux Boot Loader: grub Software Package Selection Adding and Configuring Peripherals Printers Graphics Controllers Basic Networking Configuration Booting to Recovery Mode Booting and Shutting Down Linux Boot Sequence The systemd Daemon The systemctl Command Targets vs. Run Levels Modifying a Target Service Unit Scripts Changing System States Booting into Rescue Mode Shutdown Commands Managing Software and Devices Identifying Software Packages Using rpm to Manage Software Using yum to Manage Software Installing and Removing Software Identifying Devices Displaying Device and System Information (PCI, USB) Plug and Play Devices Device Configuration Tools Managing Users and Groups Setting Policies User File Management The /etc/passwd file The /etc/shadow file The /etc/group file The /etc/gshadow file Adding Users Modifying User Accounts Deleting User Accounts Working with Groups Setting User Environments Login Configuration Files The Linux File System Filesystem Types Conventional Directory Structure Mounting a File System The /etc/fstab File Special Files (Device Files) Inodes Hard File Links Soft File Links Creating New File Systems with mkfs The lost+found Directory Repairing File Systems with fsck The Journaling Attribute File and Disk Management Tools Linux File Security File Permissions Directory Permissions Octal Representation Changing Permissions Setting Default Permissions Access Control Lists (ACLs) The getfacl and setfacl commands SUID Bit SGID Bit The Sticky Bit Controlling Processes Characteristics of Processes Parent-Child Relationship Examining Running Processes Background Processes Controlling Processes Signaling Processes Killing Processes Automating Processes cron and crontab at and batch System Processes (Daemons) Working with the Linux Kernel Linux Kernel Components Types of Kernels Kernel Configuration Options Recompiling the Kernel Shell Scripting Overview Shell Script Fundamentals Bash Shell Syntax Overview Shell Script Examples System Backups Backup Concepts and Strategies User Backups with the tar Command System Backup Options The xfsdump and xfsrestore Commands Troubleshooting the System Common Problems and Symptoms Troubleshooting Steps Repairing General Boot Problems Repairing the GRUB 2 Boot Loader Hard Drive Problems Restoring Shared Libraries System Logs and rsyslogd Basic Networking Networking Services Overview NetworkManager Introduction Network Configuration Files Locations and Formats Enabling and Restarting Network Services with systemtcl Configuring Basic Networking Manually Configuring Basic Networking with NetworkManager LAMP Server Basics LAMP Overview Configuring the Apache Web Server Common Directives Apache Virtual Hosting Configuring an Open Source Database MySQL MariaDB PHP Basics Perl CGI Scripting Introduction to System Security Security Overview Maintaining System Security Server Access Physical Security Network Security Security Tools Port Probing with nmap Intrusion Detection and Prevention PAM Security Modules Scanning the System Maintaining File Integrity Using Firewalls Introduction to firewalld The Samba File Sharing Facility Configure Samba for Linux to Linux/UNIX File Sharing Configure Samba for Linux to Windows File Sharing Use the smbclient Utility to Transfer Files Mount/Connect Samba Shares to Linux and Windows Clients Networked File Systems (NFS) Using NFS to Access Remote File Systems Configuring the NFS Server Configuring the NFS Client Exporting File Systems from the NFS Server to the NFS Client

Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for Built for experienced IT Professionals who want to be familiar with Citrix ADC. Potential students include administrators, engineers, and architects interested in learning how to deploy or manage Citrix ADC. Overview Understand the functionality and capabilities of the Citrix ADC Complete the initial setup and configuration of the Citrix ADC appliance Understand Citrix ADC Load Balancing and High Availability configuration options and management Employ recommended tools and techniques to troubleshoot common ADC network and connectivity issues Learn the skills required to implement Citrix ADC Essential components includingsecure Load Balancing, High Availability, and Citrix ADC Management. At the endof the course, students will be able to configure their Citrix ADC environments toaddress traffic delivery and management requirements including Load Balancing,Availability, and ADC Operation Management. Getting Started Introduction to Citrix ADC Feature and Platform Overview Deployment Options Architectural Overview Setup and Management Basic Networking Networking Topology Citrix ADC Components Routing Access Control Lists ADC Platforms Citrix ADC MPX Citrix ADC VPX Citrix ADC CPX Citrix ADC SDX Citrix ADC BLX High Availability Citrix ADC High Availability High Availability Configuration Managing High Availability In Service Software Upgrade Troubleshooting High Availability Load balancing Load Balancing Overview Load Balancing Methods and Monitors Load Balancing Traffic Types Load Balancing Protection Priority Load Balancing Load Balancing Troubleshooting SSL Offloading SSL Overview SSL Configuration SSL Offload Troubleshooting SSL Offload SSL Vulnerabilities and Protections Security Authentication, Authorization, and Auditing Configuring External Authentication Admin Partitions Security Citrix ADC Logging Monitoring with SNMP Reporting and Diagnostics AppFlow Functions Citrix Application Delivery Management Troubleshooting

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for Linux Professional Institute Certification (LPIC-2) 201 training is suitable for individuals with roles of: System administrator Network administrator Technician DevOps Overview Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: measure hardware resource and network bandwidth, identify and troubleshoot resource problems monitor resource usage to predict future resource needs utilise kernel components that are necessary to specific hardware, hardware drivers, system resources and requirements properly configure a kernel to include or disable specific features of the Linux kernel as necessary manage and/or query a 2.6.x, 3.x or 4.x kernel and its loadable modules query and modify the behaviour of system services at various targets / run levels properly manipulate a Linux system during both the boot process and during recovery mode properly configure and navigate the standard Linux filesystem configure automount filesystems using AutoFS configure and implement software RAID configure kernel options to support various drives create and remove logical volumes, volume groups, and physical volumes use system tools to back up important system data. This course prepares students to take the 201 exam of the LPI level 2 certification. To gain LPIC-2 certification, an individual should have an active LPIC-1 certification. Capacity Planning Measure and Troubleshoot Resource Usage Predict Future Resource Needs Linux Kernel Kernel components Compiling a Linux kernel Kernel runtime management and troubleshooting System Startup Customising system startup System recovery Alternate Bootloaders Filesystem and Devices Filesystem and Devices Maintaining a Linux filesystem Creating and configuring filesystem options Advanced Storage Device Administration Configuring RAID Adjusting Storage Device Access Logical Volume Manager Networking Configuration Basic networking configuration Advanced Network Configuration Troubleshooting network issue System Maintenance Make and install programs from source Backup operations Notify users on system-related issues

Duration 4 Days 24 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is designed for those who have little or no experience with Linux and whoare seeking a fundamental understanding of the SUSE Linux Enterprise 15 operatingsystem. It is also ideal for those who want to begin preparing for the SUSE CertifiedAdministrator in Enterprise Linux 15 certification exam. Overview Attendees will be taught the following concepts and skills that are fundamental inadministering the SLES Operating System:Install SLES 15 and perform basic Linux configurationBecome familiar with the command line interface & commonly usedcommandsConfigure and use Remote AdministrationManage the boot process and understand systemsManage processes and jobsManage users and permissionsManage softwareConfigure basic networkingManage storageMonitor SUSE Linux Enterprise This course is designed for those who are seeking a fundamental understanding of the SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) operating system.Students will be able to install and configure a SLES 15 server and integrate it into an existing network. They will be able to perform the most important system administration tasks. Overview of SUSE Linux Enterprise Flavors of SUSE Linux SLE Maintenance Model YaST The Linux Filesystem Understand the Filesystem Hierarchy Standard (FHS) Understand the Linux File Types Work with the Command Line Getting Help at the Command Line Understand the Shell Environment The Vim EditorRemote Administration Understand Remote Administration with OpenSSH Understand Remote Administration with VNC System Initialization Understand the Boot Process Understand the GRUB2 Boot Loader Define and Describe systems Process Management Understand Process Administration Understand Background Processes Understand Process Scheduling Understand xinet Identify and Security Understand User Management Understand Filesystem Permissions Understand Privilege Delegation Software Management Understand Compiling Software from Source Understand Management of RPM Packages Understand Software Management with Libzypp Network Management Understand Network Management in SLE Understand Network Management with Wicked Understand firewall Storage Management Understand the Linux I/O Stack Recognize Traditional Linux File Systems Configure Logical Volume Management (LVM) Configure Software RAID Define and Describe BtrFS Understand NFSv4 Administration and Monitoring Understand Time Sync with chrony Configure System Logging Understand Supportconfig Installing SUSE Linux Enterprise Understand the Unified Installer Understand Extensions and Modules Understand AutoYaST

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for Built for IT Professionals working with Citrix ADC, with little to no previous ADC experience. Potential students include administrators, engineers, and architects interested in learning how to implement and manage Citrix ADC features using leading practices. Overview Understand the functionalities and capabilities of Citrix ADC How to obtain, install, and manage Citrix ADC licenses Comprehend basic ADC network architecture Understand how SSL is used to secure Citrix ADC Optimize the ADC system for traffic handling and management Build your Citrix ADC knowledge and skills by enrolling in this five-day course. It covers Citrix ADC essentials-- platforms, architecture, licensing and functionality and also focuses on traffic management, including content switching, traffic optimization and global server load balancing (GSLB). You will learn about key ADC capabilities such as high availability, security and performance, and explore SSL offload, load balancing and monitoring. The traffic management curriculum will cover the AppExpert policy engine, the Rewrite and Responder features, and Content Switching. Module 1: Getting Started Introduction to Citrix ADC Feature and Platform Overview Deployment Options Architectural Overview Setup and Management Module 2: Basic Networking Networking Topology Citrix ADC Components Routing Access Control Lists Module 3: ADC Platforms Citrix ADC MPX Citrix ADC VPX Citrix ADC CPX Citrix ADC SDX Citrix ADC BLX Module 4: High Availability Citrix ADC High Availability High Availability Configuration Managing High Availability In Service Software Upgrade Troubleshooting High Availability Module 5: Load balancing Load Balancing Overview Load Balancing Methods and Monitors Load Balancing Traffic Types Load Balancing Protection Priority Load Balancing Load Balancing Troubleshooting Module 6: SSL Offloading SSL Overview SSL Configuration SSL Offload Troubleshooting SSL Offload SSL Vulnerabilities and Protections Module 7: Security Authentication, Authorization, and Auditing Configuring External Authentication Admin Partitions Module 8: Security Citrix ADC Logging Monitoring with SNMP Reporting and Diagnostics AppFlow Functions Citrix Application Delivery Management Troubleshooting Module 9: Advanced Policies Default Policy Overview Default Expression Syntax Policy Bindings AppExpert Additional Features Module 10: Rewrite Responder URL Transformation Rewrite Policies Responder Policies DNS Rewrite and Responder URL Transformation Module 11: Content Switching Content Switching Overview Content Switching Configuration Module 12: Optimization Citrix ADC Optimization Overview HTTP Compression Integrated Caching Front-End Optimization Module 13: Global Server Load Balancing GSLB Overview GSLB Architecture Content-Switching GSLB GSLB MEP and Monitoring Customizing GSLB

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for students who want to gain knowledge of basic networking components, TCP/IP, and related services Overview Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to identify different types of networks, understand TCP/IP protocols, subnetting, name resolution, and configuring various related services This course will introduce students to different types of network environments, understand the processes involved with TCP/IP-based networking, and installing and configuring related services such as DHCP, DNS, Active Directory, and VPNs Basic Network Infrastructure Network Architecture Standards Local Area Networking Wide Area Networking Wireless Networking Connecting Network Devices OSI Model Networking Hardware Introduction to TCP/IP History of TCP/IP TCP/IP Terminology TCP/IP Components in Windows Architectural Overview of TCP/IP TCP/IP Protocol Suite Internet Layer Protocols Transport Layer Protocols IP Addressing IPv4 Addressing IPv6 Addressing Subnetting Subnetting for IPv4 Subnetting for IPv6 IP Routing IP Routing Overview IPv4 Routing Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DHCP Overview How DHCP Works Windows-based DHCP DHCP Relay Agent Host Name Resolution TCP/IP Naming Schemes Name Resolution Process Domain Name System Overview The Domain Name System Name Resolution Name Server Roles Resource Records Zone Transfers Windows Support for DNS Active Directory Fundamentals DNS Server in Windows Active Directory Integration Windows Internet Name Service Introduction to WINS How WINS Works WINS Client and Server Configuration Virtual Private Networking Virtual Private Networking Overview VPN Protocols VPN Server Installation Troubleshooting TCP/IP Basic Steps Windows Troubleshooting Tools Troubleshooting IPv4 Additional course details: Nexus Humans Network Fundamentals and Implementing TCP/IP 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 Network Fundamentals and Implementing TCP/IP 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 Built for IT Professionals working with Citrix ADC and Gateway, with little or no previous Citrix networking experience. Potential students include administrators, engineers, and architects interested in learning how to deploy or manage Citrix ADC or Citrix Gateway environments. Overview Identify the functionality and capabilities of Citrix ADC and Citrix Gateway Explain basic Citrix ADC and Gateway network architecture Identify the steps and components to secure Citrix ADC Configure Authentication, Authorization, and Auditing Integrate Citrix Gateway with Citrix Virtual Apps, Citrix Virtual Desktops and other Citrix components Expand your Citrix networking knowledge and skills by enrolling in this five-day course. It covers Citrix ADC essentials, including secure load balancing, high availability and operations management, and also focuses on Citrix Gateway. You will learn to deliver secure remote access to apps and desktops integrating Citrix Virtual Apps and Citrix Desktops with Citrix Gateway Getting Started Introduction to Citrix ADC Feature and Platform Overview Deployment Options Architectural Overview Setup and Management Basic Networking Networking Topology Citrix ADC Components Routing Access Control Lists ADC Platforms Citrix ADC MPX Citrix ADC VPX Citrix ADC CPX Citrix ADC SDX Citrix ADC BLX High Availability Citrix ADC High Availability High Availability Configuration Managing High Availability In Service Software Upgrade Troubleshooting High Availability Load balancing Load Balancing Overview Load Balancing Methods and Monitors Load Balancing Traffic Types Load Balancing Protection Priority Load Balancing Load Balancing Troubleshooting SSL Offloading SSL Overview SSL Configuration SSL Offload Troubleshooting SSL Offload SSL Vulnerabilities and Protections Security Authentication, Authorization, and Auditing Configuring External Authentication Admin Partitions Monitoring and Troubleshooting Citrix ADC Logging Monitoring with SNMP Reporting and Diagnostics AppFlow Functions Citrix Application Delivery Management Troubleshooting Citrix Gateway Introduction to Citrix Gateway Advantages and Utilities of Citrix Gateway Citrix Gateway Configuration Common Deployments AppExpert Expressions Introduction to AppExpert Policies Default Policies Explore Citrix ADC Gateway Policies Policy Bind Points Using AppExpert with Citrix Gateway Authentication, Authorization, and Secure Web Gateway Authentication and Authorization Multi-Factor Authentication nFactor Visualizer SAML authentication Managing Client Connections Introduction to Client Connections Session Policies and Profiles Pre and Post Authentication Policies Citrix Gateway Deployment Options Managing User Sessions Integration for Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Virtual Apps and Desktop Integration Citrix Gateway Integration Citrix Gateway WebFront ICA Proxy Clientless Access and Workspace App Access Fallback SmartControl and SmartAccess for ICA Configuring Citrix Gateway Working with Apps on Citrix Gateway RDP Proxy Portal Themes and EULA

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

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 After you successfully complete this course, expect to be able to: Explain Networking Fundamentals Describe and review the Aruba Switching portfolio with customers Install and configure devices running the ArubaOS-CX Network Operating System Describe and configure VLANs Explain, describe and configure Spanning Tree Protocol Understand when to use VRRP and how to configure it Explain and configure Link Aggregation Understand and configure IP Routing Explain IP Subnetting Understand and configure OSPFv2 - Single Area Describe and configure Switch Stacking using VSF Configuration of Aruba solutions using Secure Management and Maintenance methodologies Manage, monitor, administer and operate Aruba solutions using Aruba's NetEdit tool This course teaches you the fundamental skills necessary to configure and manage modern, open standards-based networking solutions using Aruba's OS-CX routing and switching technologies. This course consists of approximately 60% lecture and 40% hands-on lab exercises to help you learn how to implement and validate small to medium enterprise network solutions. This 5-day course prepares candidates for the Aruba Certified Switching Associate exam.In this course, participants learn about ArubaOS-CX switch technologies including multi-layer switches. You will also learn about broadcast domains and Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs); secure management protocols such as AAA, SSH, HTTPS, and Dynamic Segmentation using Aruba's Role-Based Access Control (RBAC); availability technologies such as Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol (MSTP); link aggregation techniques including Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP) and switch virtualization with Aruba?s Virtual Switching Framework (VSF). Static and dynamic IP routing protocols such as Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) are also covered. 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 and verifications.) 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 Additional course details: Nexus Humans Aruba OS-CX Switching Fundamentals, Rev. 20.21 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 Aruba OS-CX Switching Fundamentals, Rev. 20.21 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.