Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for IT professionals with five to eight years of experience in these roles: Data center engineers Network designers Network administrators Network engineers Systems engineers System administrator Consulting systems engineers Technical solutions architects Server administrators Network managers Cisco integrators or partners Overview After taking this course, you should be able to: Describe the Layer 2 and Layer 3 forwarding options and protocols used in a data center Describe the rack design options, traffic patterns, and data center switching layer access, aggregation, and core Describe the Cisco Overlay Transport Virtualization (OTV) technology that is used to interconnect data centers Describe Locator/ID separation protocol Design a solution that uses Virtual Extensible LAN (VXLAN) for traffic forwarding Describe hardware redundancy options; how to virtualize the network, compute, and storage functions; and virtual networking in the data center Describe solutions that use fabric extenders and compare Cisco Adapter Fabric Extender (FEX) with single root input/output virtualization (SR-IOV) Describe security threats and solutions in the data center Describe advanced data center security technologies and best practices Describe device management and orchestration in the data center Describe the storage options for compute function and different Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID) levels from a high-availability and performance perspective Describe Fibre Channel concepts, topologies, architecture, and industry terms Describe Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) Describe security options in the storage network Describe management and automation options for storage networking infrastructure Describe Cisco UCS servers and use cases for various Cisco UCS platforms Explain the connectivity options for fabric interconnects for southbound and northbound connections Describe the hyperconverged solution and integrated systems Describe the systemwide parameters for setting up a Cisco UCS domain Describe role-based access control (RBAC) and integration with directory servers to control access rights on Cisco UCS Manager Describe the pools that may be used in service profiles or service profile templates on Cisco UCS Manager Describe the different policies in the service profile Describe the Ethernet and Fibre Channel interface policies and additional network technologies Describe the advantages of templates and the difference between initial and updated templates Describe data center automation tools The Designing Cisco Data Center Infrastructure (DCID) v7.0 course helps you master design and deployment options focused on Cisco© data center solutions and technologies across network, compute, virtualization, storage area networks, automation, and security. You will learn design practices for the Cisco Unified Computing System? (Cisco UCS©) solution based on Cisco UCS B-Series and C-Series servers, Cisco UCS Manager, and Cisco Unified Fabric. You will also gain design experience with network management technologies including Cisco UCS Manager, Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM), and Cisco UCS Director. This course helps you prepare to take the exam, Designing Cisco Data Center Infrastructure (300-610 DCID) Describing High Availability on Layer 2 Overview of Layer 2 High-Availability Mechanisms Virtual Port Channels Cisco Fabric Path Virtual Port Channel+ Designing Layer 3 Connectivity First Hop Redundancy Protocols Improve Routing Protocol Performance and Security Enhance Layer 3 Scalability and Robustness Designing Data Center Topologies Data Center Traffic Flows Cabling Challenges Access Layer Aggregation Layer Core Layer Spine-and-Leaf Topology Redundancy Options Designing Data Center Interconnects with Cisco OTV Cisco OTV Overview Cisco OTV Control and Data Planes Failure Isolation Cisco OTV Features Optimize Cisco OTV Evaluate Cisco OTV Describing Locator/ID Separation Protocol Locator/ID Separation Protocol Location Identifier Separation Protocol (LISP) Virtual Machine (VM) Mobility LISP Extended Subnet Mode (ESM) Multihop Mobility LISP VPN Virtualization Describing VXLAN Overlay Networks Describe VXLAN Benefits over VLAN Layer 2 and Layer 3 VXLAN Overlay Multiprotocol Border Gateway Protocol (MP-BGP) Ethernet VPN (EVPN) Control Plane Overview VXLAN Data Plane Describing Hardware and Device Virtualization Hardware-Based High Availability Device Virtualization Cisco UCS Hardware Virtualization Server Virtualization SAN Virtualization N-Port ID Virtualization Describing Cisco FEX Options Cisco Adapter FEX Access Layer with Cisco FEX Cisco FEX Topologies Virtualization-Aware Networking Single Root I/O Virtualization Cisco FEX Evaluation Describing Basic Data Center Security Threat Mitigation Attack and Countermeasure Examples Secure the Management Plane Protect the Control Plane RBAC and Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA) Describing Advanced Data Center Security Cisco TrustSec in Cisco Secure Enclaves Architecture Cisco TrustSec Operation Firewalling Positioning the Firewall Within Data Center Networks Cisco Firepower© Portfolio Firewall Virtualization Design for Threat Mitigation Describing Management and Orchestration Network and License Management Cisco UCS Manager Cisco UCS Director Cisco Intersight Cisco DCNM Overview Describing Storage and RAID Options Position DAS in Storage Technologies Network-Attached Storage Fibre Channel, FCoE, and Internet Small Computer System Interface (iSCSI) Evaluate Storage Technologies Describing Fibre Channel Concepts Fibre Channel Connections, Layers, and Addresses Fibre Channel Communication Virtualization in Fibre Channel SAN Describing Fibre Channel Topologies SAN Parameterization SAN Design Options Choosing a Fibre Channel Design Solution Describing FCoE FCoE Protocol Characteristics FCoE Communication Data Center Bridging FCoE Initialization Protocol FCoE Design Options Describing Storage Security Common SAN Security Features Zones SAN Security Enhancements Cryptography in SAN Describing SAN Management and Orchestration Cisco DCNM for SAN Cisco DCNM Analytics and Streaming Telemetry Cisco UCS Director in the SAN Cisco UCS Director Workflows Describing Cisco UCS Servers and Use Cases Cisco UCS C-Series Servers Fabric Interconnects and Blade Chassis Cisco UCS B-Series Server Adapter Cards Stateless Computing Cisco UCS Mini Describing Fabric Interconnect Connectivity Use of Fabric Interconnect Interfaces VLANs and VSANs in a Cisco UCS Domain Southbound Connections Northbound Connections Disjoint Layer 2 Networks Fabric Interconnect High Availability and Redundancy Describing Hyperconverged and Integrated Systems Hyperconverged and Integrated Systems Overview Cisco HyperFlex? Solution Cisco HyperFlex Scalability and Robustness Cisco HyperFlex Clusters Cluster Capacity and Multiple Clusters on One Cisco UCS Domain External Storage and Graphical Processing Units on Cisco HyperFlex Cisco HyperFlex Positioning Describing Cisco UCS Manager Systemwide Parameters Cisco UCS Setup and Management Cisco UCS Traffic Management Describing Cisco UCS RBAC Roles and Privileges Organizations in Cisco UCS Manager Locales and Effective Rights Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting Two-Factor Authentication Describing Pools for Service Profiles Global and Local Pools Universally Unique Identifier (UUID) Suffix and Media Access Control (MAC) Address Pools World Wide Name (WWN) Pools Server and iSCSI Initiator IP Pools Describing Policies for Service Profiles Global vs. Local Policies Storage and Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) Policies Boot and Scrub Policies Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) and Maintenance Policies Describing Network-Specific Adapters and Policies LAN Connectivity Controls SAN Connectivity Controls Virtual Access Layer Connectivity Enhancements Describing Templates in Cisco UCS Manager Cisco UCS Templates Service Profile Templates Network Templates Designing Data Center Automation Model-Driven Programmability Cisco NX-API Overview Programmability Using Python Cisco Ansible Module Use the Puppet Agent Additional course details: Nexus Humans Cisco Designing Cisco Data Center Infrastructure v7.0 (DCID) 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 Cisco Designing Cisco Data Center Infrastructure v7.0 (DCID) 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 1 Days 6 CPD hours In this hands on workshop for Agile Scrum Masters, Release Train Engineers and anyone serving as Jira Administrators, Jira experts will lead you through advanced configuration and customization settings in Jira, from installation through to customized screens, workflows, filters and reports. Jira Administration Adding and managing Users Administering and managing Groups Global Jira Settings Jira layout and interface customization User authentication and security Jira Customization Customization of screens and fields Customization of workflows Project and Board Administration Configuring and managing Projects Configuring and managing Boards Creating and managing Filters JQL Jira Integration Integrating Jira with Atlassian Tools Retrospectives and Documentation in Confluence Code management with Bitbucket Integration management with Bamboo Building a Dashboard with gadgets Jira Plug-ins and Marketplace
Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is designed for all levels of experience in using Microsoft Project, as well as all levels of experience in project management. In particular, this course is designed for persons who need to author Microsoft Project work schedules including Project Managers and Project Assistants. Overview To be properly introduced, or reintroduced, to Microsoft Project. To gain an understanding of a proven mindset Microsoft Project users should possess each time they open and work Microsoft Project schedules. To gain an understanding of globally accepted project management principles. To be able to effectively apply Microsoft Project into the Initiation and Planning phases of a normal project life cycle. MS Project: Project Initiation and Planning (part 1 of a 3 part series) course provides proven tools and techniques for successfully using Microsoft Project to assist with managing projects. MS Project: Project Initiation and Planning (part 1 of a 3 part series) course provides proven tools and techniques for successfully using Microsoft Project to assist with managing projects.
Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is designed for all levels of experience in using Microsoft Project, as well as all levels of experience in project management. In particular, this course is designed for persons who need to author Microsoft Project work schedules including Project Managers and Project Assistants, and for management personnel in charge of setting standards for baselining and tracking project data. Overview To gain an understanding of a proven mindset Microsoft Project users should possess each time they open and work Microsoft Project schedules. To gain an understanding of globally accepted project management principles. To be able to effectively apply Microsoft Project into the Execution phase of a normal project life cycle. To gain an understanding of Microsoft Project's baseline capabilities in preparation for analysis and reporting of project data. MS Project: Project Validation, Baseline, and Tracking using Microsoft Project course provides proven tools and techniques for successfully using Microsoft Project to assist with managing projects. MS Project: Project Validation, Baseline, and Tracking using Microsoft Project course provides proven tools and techniques for successfully using Microsoft Project to assist with managing projects.
Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for Account and project managers Business liaisons Deployment engineers Managers overseeing CCE deployments Technical sales Overview After taking this course, you should be able to: Provide a high-level overview of the Cisco Contact Center portfolio List the key components within the Packaged Contact Center Enterprise (PCCE) architecture and their functions Describe how calls flow through PCCE using appropriate terms and naming conventions Introduce the tools used in the configuration, scripting, reporting and support of a PCCE deployment Identify advanced features available within the PCCE solution The Understanding Cisco Contact Center Enterprise Foundations (CCEF) v1.0 course gives you an overview of the Cisco© Packaged Contact Center Enterprise (PCCE) and Unified Contact Center Enterprise solutions. You will learn about the Cisco Contact Center Enterprise (CCE) products and explore features and functionality of the solution including major system components. Introduction to CCE Cisco Contact Center Basics Cisco Contact Center Fundamentals Functionality of PCCE Components Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) and Voice Gateways Cisco Unified Border Element (CUBE) Terms and Naming Conventions Used in CCE CCE Access Environment CCE Routing Configuration Access Tools Available in CCE Single Pane of Glass (SPOG) Cisco Intelligent Contact Management (ICM) Configuration Manager Discovering CCE Features Beyond Default Agent Management Agent Efficiency
Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for Account and project managers Business liaisons Deployment engineers Managers overseeing CCE deployments Technical sales Overview After taking this course, you should be able to: Provide a high-level overview of the Cisco Contact Center portfolio List the key components within the Packaged Contact Center Enterprise (PCCE) architecture and their functions Describe how calls flow through PCCE using appropriate terms and naming conventions Introduce the tools used in the configuration, scripting, reporting and support of a PCCE deployment Identify advanced features available within the PCCE solution The Reporting Cisco Contact Center Enterprise (CCER) v1.0 course provides an architectural overview of the Contact Center Enterprise (CCE) Solution components and deployment models. You will learn the end-to-end reporting solutions of CCE designed to assist customers and partners in the task of creating reports and managing disparate data sources. Introduction to CCE Cisco Contact Center Basics Cisco Contact Center Fundamentals Functionality of PCCE Components Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) and Voice Gateways Cisco Unified Border Element (CUBE) Terms and Naming Conventions Used in CCE CCE Access Environment CCE Routing Configuration Access Tools Available in CCE Single Pane of Glass (SPOG) Cisco Intelligent Contact Management (ICM) Configuration Manager Discovering CCE Features Beyond Default Agent Management Agent Efficiency
Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for Security Engineers, Security Administrators, Security Operations Specialists, Security Analysts, Network Engineers, and Support Staff Overview The Palo Alto Networks Firewall 11.0: Troubleshooting course is three days of instructor-led training that will help you: Investigate networking issues using firewall tools including the CLI Follow proven troubleshooting methodologies specific to individual features Analyze advanced logs to resolve various real-life scenarios Solve advanced, scenario-based challenges Palo Alto Networks next-generation firewalls are architected to safely enable applications and prevent modern threats. Their approach identifies all network traffic based on applications, users, content and devices, and lets you express your business policies in the form of easy-to-understand security rules. Flexible deployment options and native integration with their next-generation security platform extend the policy enforcement and cyberthreat prevention to everywhere your users and data are located: in your network, on your endpoints and in the cloud. Course Outline Module 1 - Tools and Resources Module 2 - CLI Primer Module 3 - Flow Logic Module 4 - Packet Captures Module 5 - Packet-Diagnostics Logs Module 6 - Host-Inbound Traffic Module 7 - Transit Traffic Module 8 - System Services Module 9 - Certificate Management and SSL Decryption Module 10 - User-ID Module 11 - GlobalProtect Module 12 - Support Escalation and RMAs Module 13 - Next Steps
Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for Die Schulung ist zugeschnitten auf die Bedarfe von: Entwickler:innen, Menschen, die die Rollen Scrum Master oder Product Owner ausüben. Projekt- und Prozessexpertinnen und -experten. Manager:innen sowie Teams, die Kanban für das Managen von täglichen operativen Aktivitäten einsetzen, z. B. Mitglieder von DevOps-Teams. Fachleute aus Bereichen wie z. B. Personal, Finanzen, Marketing, Produktion und Support. Alle, die irgendwo den Arbeitsfluss optimieren möchten. Overview Kanban umfasst sechs Grundpraktiken: Arbeitsfluss visualisieren Work-in-Progress (WIP) begrenzen Arbeitsfluss kontrollieren Prozessregeln explizit machen Feedback-Schleifen implementieren Gemeinsam verbessern, experimentell weiterentwickeln Im Mittelpunkt der Schulung steht das Verständnis der Kanban-Prinzipien und wie man diese mit Hilfe der Kanban-Werkzeuge (Tools) in der Praxis anwendet. Der Kurs bereitet auf die entsprechende Zertifizierung EXIN Kanban Foundation vor. Kanban: Methode zur kontinuierlichen Verbesserung des Arbeitsflusses in kollaborativen Teams. Zentrales Mittel ist die Visualisierung und Begrenzung der parallel in Arbeit befindlichen Aufgaben. Einsatzgebiete: SW-Entwicklung, IT-Betrieb, Produktion. Vorteile von Kanban 1.1 Die Flexibilitât von Kanban 1.2 Die Kanban-Kultur Kontinuierliche Verbesserung 2.1 Kaizen einfÂhren 2.2 Prozesse visualisieren und verbessern 2.3 Rahmenbedingungen fÂr Verânderungen Kanban implementieren 3.1 Arbeit visualisieren 3.2 Tickets erstellen 3.3 Work-in-Progress (WIP) begrenzen 3.4 Fluss und Lieferrhythmus kontrollieren 3.5 Priorisierung 3.6 Variabilitât reduzieren Kanban skalieren 4.1 Kanban mit verteilten Teams 4.2 Kanban in Groáprojekten
Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for After taking this course, you should be able to: Describe cloud architecture, administration, and licensing Understand hardware and features of all product families Implement best practices for troubleshooting and when to contact support Overview After taking this course, you should be able to: Implement core configurations for a full stack solution in the Meraki Dashboard Deploy foundational Meraki product features to meet basic IT requirements Understand and leverage essential Meraki Dashboard tools for troubleshooting The Engineering Cisco Meraki Solutions Part 1 (ECMS1) v2.1 is an introductory course that equips you with the technical knowledge and skills to confidently operate Cisco Meraki solutions as a unified management system of an entire network from a centralized dashboard. Through a full day of instruction including live demos and guided lab practice, you will learn how to implement core configurations for a full stack solution in the Meraki Dashboard and leverage essential Meraki Dashboard tools to enforce device security policies, deploy software and apps, and perform remote, live troubleshooting on managed devices. This is the first of two courses that prepare you for the Cisco Meraki Solutions Specialist certification exam. Describing the Cloud and the Cisco Meraki Dashboard Single Pane of Glass Management Cisco Meraki Full Stack Capabilities Describing Cisco Meraki Products and Administration Cisco Meraki MX Security and SD-WAN Appliance Cisco Meraki MS Switches Describing Cisco Meraki Troubleshooting Cisco Meraki Dashboard Sync and Real-Time Tools Integration of Cisco Meraki Monitoring and Troubleshooting Tools in Existing Systems
Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for System and network engineers, technical architects and technical support personnel Overview Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to install and operate a Cisco DNA Center (DNAC) This course will cover the basics of installing and operation of the Cisco DNA Center (DNAC). The Cisco DNAC is a stand-alone product that provides a single dashboard for every fundamental management task to simplify running an enterprise network. The DNAC is the management piece of the Software Defined Access (SDA) solution. Intent-based Networking overview DNA Center overview. DNA Center as a Platform. DNA Center Architecture & Design. DNA Center Installation DNA Center/Identity Services Engine (ISE) Integration ISE Integration configuration in DNA Center. DNA - Global - Add servers (e.g. ISE server(s)). DNA Center integration configuration in ISE. Approve pxGrid in ISE.Verify DNA/ISE integration DNA Center - Device Inventory Add networks devices to the DNA Center device inventory. Verify DNA Center Inventory configuration. DNA Center - Design - Network Hierarchy. Verify DNA Center - design configuration DNA Center - Design - Software Image Management (SWIM) Review SWIM image repository listing. Create golden software image & role. Verify golden software image creation DNA Center - Design ? Templates and Policies Templates ? Apache Velocity Engine. Command Runner. Policies: Group-Based, Application,Traffic Copy, IP-Based DNA Center - Provision Configuration Add devices to newly created sites/locations. Plug and Play (PnP). Verify DNA Center - provision configuration. DNA Center - Assurance Collection. DNA Center ? Administration