Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for system and network administrators responsible for installation, setup, configuration, and administration of the BIG-IP LTM system. This course gives network professionals a functional understanding of BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager, introducing students to both commonly used and advanced BIG-IP LTM features and functionality. Incorporating lecture, extensive hands-on labs, and classroom discussion, the course helps students build the well-rounded skill set needed to manage BIG-IP LTM systems as part of a flexible and high performance application delivery network. 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: Reviewing Local Traffic Configuration Reviewing Nodes, Pools, and Virtual Servers Reviewing Address Translation Reviewing Routing Assumptions Reviewing Application Health Monitoring Reviewing Traffic Behavior Modification with Profiles Reviewing the TMOS Shell (TMSH) Reviewing Managing BIG-IP Configuration Data Module 3: Load Balancing Traffic with LTM Exploring Load Balancing Options Using Priority Group Activation and Fallback Host Comparing Member and Node Load Balancing Module 4: Modifying Traffic Behavior with Persistence Reviewing Persistence Introducing SSL Persistence Introducing SIP Persistence Introducing Universal Persistence Introducing Destination Address Affinity Persistence Using Match Across Options for Persistence Module 5: Monitoring Application Health Differentiating Monitor Types Customizing the HTTP Monitor Monitoring an Alias Address and Port Monitoring a Path vs. Monitoring a Device Managing Multiple Monitors Using Application Check Monitors Using Manual Resume and Advanced Monitor Timer Settings Module 6: Processing Traffic with Virtual Servers Understanding the Need for Other Virtual Server Types Forwarding Traffic with a Virtual Server Understanding Virtual Server Order of Precedence Path Load Balancing Module 7: Processing Traffic with SNATs Overview of SNATs Using SNAT Pools SNATs as Listeners SNAT Specificity VIP Bounceback Additional SNAT Options Network Packet Processing Module 8: Modifying Traffic Behavior with Profiles Profiles Overview TCP Express Optimization TCP Profiles Overview HTTP Profile Options OneConnect Offloading HTTP Compression to BIG-IP HTTP Caching Stream Profiles F5 Acceleration Technologies Module 9: Selected Topics VLAN, VLAN Tagging, and Trunking Restricting Network Access SNMP Features Segmenting Network Traffic with Route Domains Module 10: Deploying Application Services with iApps Simplifying Application Deployment with iApps Using iApps Templates Deploying an Application Service Leveraging the iApps Ecosystem on DevCentral Module 11: Customizing Application Delivery with iRules and Local Traffic Policies Getting Started with iRules Configuring and Managing Policy Rules Module 12: Securing Application Delivery with LTM Understanding Today?s Threat Landscape Integrating LTM Into Your Security Strategy Defending Your Environment Against SYN Flood Attacks Defending Your Environment Against Other Volumetric Attacks Addressing Application Vulnerabilities with iRules and Local Traffic Policies Detecting and Mitigating Other Common HTTP Threats Module 13: Final Lab Project About the Final Lab Project
Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for Application ConsultantBusiness AnalystBusiness Process ArchitectBusiness Process Owner / Team Lead / Power UserExecutiveIndustry SpecialistProgram/Project Manager Overview This course will prepare you to:Describe the motivation for S/4HANA Enterprise ManagementExecute innovative logistics processes in the areas of logistics planning and execution in S/4HANA, especially in manufacturing, procurement, and salesLearn about the simplification listOutline the SAP User Experience strategyUse SAP Fiori among other user interfaces to execute logistics processesOutline different migration strategies Students will learn to execute innovative logistics processes in the areas of logistics planning and execution in S/4HANA, especially in manufacturing, procurement, and sales. Motivation and Functional Overview of SAP S4/HANA (Materials Management and Operations)Simplification ListSAP User Experience, especially SAP FioriInnovative Logistics Processes in the Areas of Logistics Planning and Execution in S/4HANA, especially in Manufacturing, including MRP Life and Production Planning / Detailed Scheduling (PP/DS) Procurement, Sales, including Back Order Processing, and Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) Migration Scenarios
Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for The primary audience for this course is as follows:Anyone interested in knowing about DNA Center and SD-AccessPersonnel involved in SD-Access Design and ImplementationNetwork Operations team with SD-Access solutionNetwork admin staff that deal with User AccessChannel Partner SEs and other sales supportNetwork Access Control administrationNetwork AdministratorsNetwork ArchitectsNetwork Engineers Overview Upon completing this course, the learner will be able to meet these overall objectives:Know and understand Cisco?s SD-Access concepts, features, benefits, terminology and the way this approach innovates common administrative tasks on today?s networks.Differentiate and explain each of the building blocks of SD-Access SolutionExplain the concept of ?Fabric? and the different node types that conform it (Fabric Edge Nodes, Control Plane Nodes, Border Nodes)Describe the role of LISP in Control Plane and VXLAN in Data Plane for SD-Access SolutionUnderstand the role of DNA Center as solution orchestrator and Intelligent GUIBe familiar with workflow approach in DNA Center and its 4 Steps: Design, Policy, Provision and Assurance DNA Center and SD-Access offer Cisco?s next-generation programmable digital network to help automate common network access security features and streamline the redundant, complex configuration required to allow different groups of users access to the network infrastructure. This network security training course allows network administrators to quickly allow differentiated access for end users on the network while allowing the network to react automatically to day zero and other types of attacks. Introduction to Cisco?s Software Defined Access (SD-Access) SD-Access Overview SD-Access Benefits SD-Access Key Concepts SD-Access Main Components SD-Access Campus Fabric The concept of Fabric Node types Fabric Edge Nodes Control Plane Nodes Border Nodes LISP as protocol for Control Plane VXLAN as protocol for Data Plane Concept of Virtual Network Fabric-enabled WLAN DNA Center and Workflow for SD-Access Introduction to DNA Center Workflow for SD-Access in DNA Center Integration with Cisco ISE for Policy Enforcement Integration with Cisco NDP for Analytics and Assurance Relationship with APIC-EM controller DNA Center Workflow First Step - Design Creating Enterprise and Sites Hierarchy Discuss and Demonstrate General Network Settings Loading maps into the GUI IP Address Administration Administering Software Images Network Device Profiles DNA Center Workflow Second Step - Policy 2-level Hierarchy Policy Types ISE Integration with DNA Center Cross Domain Policies DNA Center Workflow Third Step - Provision Devices Onboarding Fabric Domains Adding Nodes DNA Center Workflow Fourth Step ? Assurance Introduction to Analytics NDP Fundamentals Overview of DNA Assurance Components of DNA Assurance DNA Center Assurance Dashboard Implementing WLAN in SD-Access Solution WLAN Integration Strategies in SD-Access Fabric SD-Access Wireless Architecture Sample Design for SD-Access Wireless Campus Fabric External Connectivity for SD-Access Enterprise Sample Topology for SD-Access Role of Border Nodes Types of Border Nodes Single Border vs. Multiple Border Designs Collocated Border and Control Plane Nodes Distributed (separated) Border and Control Plane Nodes
Duration 4 Days 24 CPD hours This course is intended for The primary audience for this course are Technology Consultants, System Administrators, System Architects, Database Administrators, Help Desk/COE Support, and Program/Project Managers. Overview Presentation in detail of the architecture of SAP NetWeaver Application Server (SAP NetWeaver AS).Learn effective techniques for navigating.Receive an overview of the development process in an SAP system landscape In this course, students gain knowledge about the fundamentals of SAP NetWeaver Application Server. SAP Systems Explaining the Key Capabilities of SAP NetWeaver Explaining the Architecture of an SAP System, Application Server (AS) ABAP and Application Server (AS) Java Navigation Basics Navigating with SAP Graphical User Interface (GUI) for Windows in AS ABAP Systems Navigating with a Browser in AS Java Systems System Core Explaining AS ABAP and AS Java System Architecture Identifying the Processes of an AS ABAP System Processing User Requests in AS ABAP Using Additional Processes of an AS ABAP System Explaining the Processes of an AS Java System Software Development in SAP Systems Outlining the Data Structure of an AS ABAP System Managing Transports in the ABAP Environment Explaining ABAP Workbench Tools Developing and Transporting an ABAP Repository Object Developing Applications in AS Java Developing Applications in Eclipse for ABAP Communication and Integration Technologies Describing Communication with Remote Function Call-Based (RFC) Technology Describing the Basics of Web Services Describing OData in SAP Gateway Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) Explaining Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) Describing the Installation of an SAP System Describing the Maintenance of an SAP System SAP Portfolio Overview Identifying the Platform, Database, and User Experience in the SAP Technology Portfolio Outlining Additional Components of the SAP Technology Portfolio Identifying the Components of the SAP Applications Portfolio SAP User Interfaces Accessing AS ABAP Systems with SAP GUI Accessing SAP Systems Using Other User Interfaces Additional Information Sources Accessing the SAP Service Marketplace (SMP) Accessing the SAP Community Network (SCN)
Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for This basic course is for those who will be administering Information Server and its product components. Overview List Information Server functional categories and the Information Server products and components that support themList and describe the Information Server architectural tiersAccess Information Server clients, including thin clients using the Information Server Launch Pad, the Information Server Engine clients, and the Information Server Console clients including Information Analyzer and Information Services DirectorCreate and configure Information Server users and groupsManage Information Server active sessionsManage Information Server reportingWork with Information Server command-line tools including tools for session administration, user and group management, and encryptionUse the istool functionality to query, export, and import Information Server Repository assets This course gets those charged with administering Information Server v11.5 and its suite of many products and components started with the basic administrative tasks necessary to support Information Server users and developers. Information Server Technical Overview List the Information Server functional categories List the Information Server products and components that support these functional categories List the Information Server architectural tiers Working with Information Server Clients Use the Information Server Launch Pad to access Information Server thin clients including the Administrative Console, Information Governance Catalog, and Metadata Asset Manager Access Information Server Engine Clients including DataStage, QualityStage, FastTrack, and Information Server Manager Access Information Server Console Clients including Information Analyzer and Information Services Director Authentication and Suite Security Configure Suite users and groups Configure DataStage credentials for Engine users Session Management View a list of active sessions View session properties Disconnect sessions Configure global session properties Managing Reports Create and manage report folders Create a report Run a report View report results Administrative Tools Session Admin tool Directory Command tool Encrypt tool Managing Information Server Repository Assets Use istool to export and import common metadata assets Use istool to query information assets Use istool to export and import security assets Use istool to export and import reporting assets
Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for Enterprise Network System Installers System Integrators System Administrators Network Administrators Solutions Designers Overview Upon completion of this course, you will be able to: Identify the various components and architecture of the Cisco SD-WAN solution. Deploy vEdge routers in a secure extensible network. Create templates to aide in the deployment and operation of the secure extensible network. Configure and verify overlay routing in the secure extensible network. Create simple policies to control traffic flow in the secure extensible network. The Cisco SD WAN Operation and Deployment (SDWFND) v1.0 is a 2-day, instructor-led, hands-on course that addresses the Cisco SD-WAN Operations and Deployment functions. Cisco SD-WAN is a new technology, this training covers salient features such as zero-touch provisioning, secure network bring-up, configuration using feature templates, configuration of Overlay Management Protocol (OMP) and policies for network traffic management. Module 1: SD-WAN Solution Components Lesson 1: SD-WAN Solution Overview Lesson 2: SD-WAN Components Lesson 3: Managing SD-WAN Components Module 2: Secure Extensible Network Deployment Lesson 1: Secure Control Plane Operation Lesson 2: Secure Control Plane Deployment Lesson 3: Secure Data Plane Operation Lesson 4: Cloud Deployments and Redundancy Module 3: SD-WAN Template Deployment Lesson 1: Templates Overview Lesson 2: Feature Templates Lesson 3: Device Templates Lesson 4: Attaching Devices to Templates Module 4: SD-WAN Overlay Routing Lesson 1: Overlay Routing Overview Lesson 2: OMP Route Advertisements Lesson 3: OMP Route Redistribution and Network Segmentation Lesson 4: Configuring and Verifying Overlay Routing Module 5: SD-WAN Policies and QoS Lesson 1: Policy Overview and Framework Lesson 2: vSmart Policy Operation and Construction Lesson 3: Forwarding and QoS Overview Lesson 4: Configuring and Monitoring QoS Forwarding Lab outline Lab 1: Manage and Monitor SD-WAN Components Lab 2: Deploy and Verify SD-WAN vEdge Routers Lab 3: Deploy SD-WAN Templates Lab 4: SD-WAN Overlay Routing Lab 5: SD-WAN Policies
Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is designed for students with previous Citrix ADC experience, and best suited for individuals who will be deploying Citrix Application Delivery Management to administer a Citrix Networking environment or optimize Citrix ADC-managed application delivery traffic. Overview Manage multiple Citrix ADC platforms centrallyOrchestrate configuration changesReport on transactions passing through the Citrix ADC environmentVisualize infrastructure and plan expansion Master the deployment and usage of Citrix Application Delivery Management with this two-day management and optimization course. Students will gain the skills needed to automate and manage network services for scale out of application architectures, and to optimize Citrix ADC-managed application delivery traffic. The curriculum focuses on centrally managing multiple Citrix ADC platforms, orchestrating configuration changes, reporting on transactions, visualizing infrastructure and planning infrastructure expansion. Students will also learn how to implement Citrix ADC features, including caching, frontend optimization, Citrix ADC web logging and TCP/HTTP optimization, to optimize traffic managed by your Citrix networking environment. Citrix Application Delivery Management Introduction An introduction to Application Delivery Management Application Delivery Management Deployment and Configuration Deploying Application Delivery Management in High Availability Application Delivery Management Instance Management Managing and Monitoring Application Delivery Management An introduction to Application Delivery Management Application Delivery Management Deployment and Configuration Deploying Application Delivery Management in High Availability Application Delivery Management Instance Management Managing Citrix ADC Configuration Application Management StyleBooks Configuration Management Citrix ADC Web Logging Understanding Web Traffic Installing and configuring Citrix ADC Web Logging Troubleshooting Citrix ADC Web Logging Citrix ADC Integrated Caching Introduction to Integrated Caching Static and Dynamic Content Request and Response Process Flow Understanding Cache Policies Identifying Content Group Settings Front-End Optimization Improving Content Delivery Front-End Optimization Use Cases Understanding Minification CSS Optimizations Tuning and Optimizations Connections on the Citrix ADC Connection Profiles Queuing on the Citrix ADC Connection Tuning Practices
Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for system and network administrators or operators responsible for the installation, setup, configuration, and administration of the BIG-IQ system or management of BIG-IP devices and F5 products running on those devices. This course uses lectures and hands-on exercises to give participants real-time experience in configuring and using the BIG-IQ© product. Students are introduced to BIG-IQ, its interface, and its various functionality. We first look at administering and operating the BIG-IQ system itself, then detail how it is used to remotely manage BIG-IP devices running BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager (LTM). We then look configuring a BIG-IQ Data Collection Device (DCD) system and see how it is used for the remote storage and examination of BIG-IP log events and statistics. Module 1: BIG-IQ Overview BIG-IQ Centralized Management BIG-IQ Components BIG-IQ Core Functionality REST API BIG-IQ Data Collection Device (DCD) BIG-IP Cloud Edition (CE) Setting up the BIG-IQ System Module 2: Administering the BIG-IQ System Controlling Access to the BIG-IQ Creating, Authenticating, Configuring Users Backups Local Host Settings Configuring DNS, NTP, and SMTP Monitoring BIG-IQ, DCD, and BIG-IP Events with Alerts Monitoring BIG-IQ with iHealth Post Installation Issues; Licensing, Changing Management IP, Master Key, Restoring Backups Module 3: Managing BIG-IP LTM Devices BIG-IP LTM Device Discovery BIG-IP Device Backup Deploying to BIG-IP Devices Deployment and Deployment Logs Configuration Snapshots Managing BIG-IP Certificates Managing BIG-IP Licenses Monitoring BIG-IP Devices with iHealth Management of QKView Reports from Managed BIG-IP Devices Module 4: Setting Up the BIG-IQ Data Collection Device Custom Roles Types and Groups Setting up User Accounts with custom roles and privileges Managing BIG-IP DSC Discovery and management of BIG-IP Device Clusters (DSC) with BIG-IQ Administering BIG-IQ High Availability Configuration and management of BIG-IQ systems in a High Availability pair
Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for Customers and systems operators that want to learn fundamental AOS concepts and navigate Prism on AHV. Junior IT administrators and business leaders who manage Nutanix clusters in the datacenter and want a formal, hands-on, detailed introduction to Nutanix datacenter administration. The Nutanix Hybrid Cloud Fundamentals course introduces you to the products, capabilities, and technologies that serve as the foundation of Nutanix?s Hybrid Cloud solution.Begin by exploring the history of this technology space, including different types of clouds, and how on-prem and public infrastructures came together to create hybrid operating models. Then, delve deeper into essential Nutanix products ? AOS, AHV, and Prism ? while discussing how these products were designed to solve business challenges.And conclude by discussing certain fundamental aspects involved in operating the Nutanix Hybrid Cloud, such as cluster updates, managing virtual machines, reporting and performance metrics, and more Module 1: Introduction Describe course terminology, such as three-tier architecture, hyperconverged architecture, and public, private, and hybrid clouds. Module 2: Understanding AOS Concepts Describe self-healing architecture Describe replication factor Describe Nutanix multicloud solutions Module 3: Understanding Cluster Management Concepts Explain Prism Element features and benefits Explain Prism Central features and benefits Manage the Image Repository Upgrade the hypervisor and AOS on a cluster Describe Life Cycle Manager. Module 4: Understanding Storage Concepts Define a storage pool and storage container Identify components of AOS Distributed Storage Identify space-saving technologies Module 5: Managing VMs Create and manage virtual machines (VMs) Add a VM to a category Describe Acropolis Dynamic Scheduler (ADS) Describe data locality Module 6: Monitoring VMs and Cluster Health Use metrics to identify performance issues Measure VM performance using Nutanix tools: Health dashboard, Analysis dashboard, Alerts dashboard Use the Support Portal and Insights Module 7:Understanding Data Protection Concepts Describe how to enable data protection on a VM Define a retention policy Define Nutanix Mine Identify the different types of replication targets
Duration 4.875 Days 29.25 CPD hours This course is intended for VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage features intensive hands-on training that focuses on installing, configuring, and managing VMware vSphere. This course prepares you to administer a vSphere infrastructure for an organization of any size and forms the foundation for most otherVMware technologies in the software-defined data center. Overview Describe the software-defined data center (SDDC) Explain the vSphere components and their function in the infrastructure Describe the benefits and capabilities of VMware Skyline Install and configure ESXi hosts Deploy and configure VMware vCenter Server Appliance⢠Use VMware vSphere Client⢠to manage the vCenter Server inventory and the vCenter Server configuration Manage, monitor, back up, and protect vCenter Server Appliance Create virtual networks with vSphere standard switches Describe the storage technologies supported by vSphere Configure virtual storage using iSCSI and NFS storage Create and manage VMware vSphere VMFS datastores Use the vSphere Client to create virtual machines, templates, clones, and snapshots Create a content library and deploy virtual machines from templates in the library Manage virtual machine resource use Migrate virtual machines with VMware vSphere vMotion and VMware vSphere Storage vMotion Create and manage a vSphere cluster that is enabled with VMware vSphere High Availability and VMware vSphere Distributed Resource Scheduler ⢠Discuss solutions for managing the vSphere life cycle Use VMware vSphere Lifecycle Manager⢠to perform upgrades to ESXi hosts and virtual machines This is an official VMware IT Academy course with official courseware and labs. Course introduction Introductions and course logistics Course objectives Introduction to vSphere and the Software-Defined Data Center Explain basic virtualization concepts Describe how vSphere fits into the software-defined data center and the cloud infrastructure Explain how vSphere interacts with CPUs, memory, networks, and storage Recognize the user interfaces for accessing the vCenter Server system and ESXi hosts Describe the ESXi host architecture Navigate the Direct Console User Interface (DCUI) to configure an ESXi host Recognize ESXi host user account best practices Install an ESXi host Use VMware Host Client? to configure ESXi host settings Describe how to proactively manage your vSphere environment using VMware Skyline Virtual Machines Create and provision a virtual machine Explain the importance of VMware Tools? Install VMware Tools Identify the files that make up a VM Recognize the components of a VM Recognize virtual devices supported by a VM Describe the benefits and use cases for containers Identify the parts of a container system vCenter Server Describe the vCenter Server architecture Discuss how ESXi hosts communicate with vCenter Server Deploy and configure vCenter Server Appliance Use vSphere Client to manage the vCenter Server inventory Add data center, organizational objects, and hosts to vCenter Server Use roles and permissions to enable users to access objects in the vCenter Server inventory Back up vCenter Server Appliance Monitor vCenter Server tasks, events, and appliance health Use VMware vCenter Server© High Availability to protect a vCenter Server Appliance Configuring and Managing Virtual Networks Create and manage standard switches Describe the virtual switch connection types Configure virtual switch security, traffic-shaping, and load-balancing policies Compare vSphere distributed switches and standard switches Configuring and Managing Virtual Storage Identify storage protocols and storage device types Discuss ESXi hosts using iSCSI, NFS, and Fibre Channel storage Create and manage VMFS and NFS datastores Explain how multipathing works with iSCSI, NFS, and Fibre Channel storage Recognize the components of a VMware vSAN? configuration Virtual Machine Management Use templates and cloning to deploy new virtual machines Modify and manage virtual machines Create a content library and deploy virtual machines from templates in the library Use customization specification files to customize a new virtual machine Perform vSphere vMotion and vSphere Storage vMotion migrations Describe the Enhanced vMotion Compatibility feature Create and manage virtual machine snapshots Examine the features and functions of VMware vSphere© Replication? Describe the benefits of VMware vSphere© Storage APIs ? Data Protection Resource Management and Monitoring Discuss CPU and memory concepts in a virtualized environment Describe what overcommitment of a resource means Describe methods for optimizing CPU and memory usage Use various tools to monitor resource use Create and use alarms to report certain conditions or events vSphere Clusters Describe the functions of a vSphere DRS cluster Create a vSphere DRS cluster Monitor a vSphere cluster configuration Describe options for making a vSphere environment highly available Explain the vSphere HA architecture Configure and manage a vSphere HA cluster Examine the features and functions of VMware vSphere© Fault Tolerance Describe the function of the vSphere© Cluster Service vSphere Lifecycle Management Recognize the importance of vCenter Server Update Planner Describe how VMware vSphere© Lifecycle Manager? works Describe how to update ESXi hosts using baselines Validate ESXi host compliance using a cluster image Describe how to upgrade VMware Tools and VM hardware Describe VMware vSphere© Lifecycle Manager? and VMware vSAN? integration