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Duration 4 Days 24 CPD hours This course is intended for Technical decision makers Network architects Overview After taking this course, you should be able to: Discover and describe the Cisco Multilayer Director Switch (MDS) platform of multilayer switches and directors. Provisioning Cisco MDS Switches Describe key product features of the MDS platform Describe and implement automation an Cisco MDS Switches Configure and implement the Cisco MDS switches and platform features Resolve issues and troubleshoot FC domains, zones and zone merges, and switch boot and firmware upgrades This course shows you how to implement, manage, and troubleshoot Cisco© MDS 9000 Series Switches, to build highly available, scalable storage networks. Through expert instruction and extensive hands-on practice, you will learn how to deploy and use capabilities such as virtual storage area networks (VSANs), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), N-Port Virtualization (NPV) fabric security, zoning, automation with NX-API, Slow Drain Analysis, Fibre Channel over TCP/IP (FCIP) tunnels, and more. You will learn how to configure and implement platform features and learn troubleshooting techniques pertaining to Fibre Channel (FC) domains, firmware upgrades, zones, and zone mergers. This course prepares you for Cisco CCNP Data Center and Cisco Certified Specialist - Data Center SAN Implementation certifications. DESCRIBING CISCO MDS PLATFORM * Cisco MDS 9700/9300/9200/9100 Hardware * Cisco NX-OS * Cisco DCNM * Fibre Channel Architecture * FCoE Architecture PROVISIONING CISCO MDS SWITCHES * Power-On Auto-Provisioning * Cisco DCNM * Using Cisco DCNM 11.x * RBAC and Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA) BUILDING THE FIBRE CHANNEL FABRIC WITH CISCO MDS SWITCHES * Virtual SANs * Port Channels and VSAN Trunking * Zoning and Smart Zoning * Device Aliases * Inter-VSAN Routing * Fibre Channel Fabric Security * Building SAN Extensions * Inter-VSAN Routing * Slow Drain Analysis * SAN Analytics and Telemetry Streaming * Cisco Secure Boot * NPV and NPIV AUTOMATING CISCO MDS FABRIC * Cisco MDS NX_APIPython API * Ansible MONITORING AND REPORTING CISCO MDS FEATURES * Cisco DCNM SAN Reports and Alarms * SAN Analytics and SAN Telemetry Streaming TROUBLESHOOTING COMMON CISCO MDS ISSUES * Troubleshooting Fibre Channel Domains, Zones and Zone Merges * Boot and Upgrade Issues

Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is designed for Service Provider networking professionals in job roles such as: Network administrators Network architects Network designers Network engineers Network managers Network Operations Center (NOC) personnel Network supervisors Overview After taking this course, you should be able to: Use NETCONF and RESTCONF programmability protocols on Cisco devices Describe and use tools to validate YANG data models on Cisco devices Describe and configure model-driven telemetry on Cisco devices Describe and configure network traffic automation with Cisco XTC Describe and use network automation tools that utilize SSH Automate service provider network configuration with Cisco NSO Describe how to automate virtualized resources with Cisco ESC Describe how to automate service provider WAN with Cisco WAE This course prepares you to implement and support automation solutions in a Service Provider network infrastructure, using network programmability principles, protocols, tools, and mechanisms. Through a combination of lessons and hands-on labs, you will learn to deploy, configure, monitor, and operate Service Provider network environments using modern data models. These models allow you to represent operational data and new network management protocols in order to administer hundreds or thousands of devices in a single operation, replacing traditional, time-consuming, error prone, device-by-device Command Line Interface (CLI) management. The course also introduces powerful automation solutions that can streamline network operations. This course also prepares you for the CCNP-Service Provider concentration exam 300-535. IMPLEMENTING NETWORK DEVICE PROGRAMMABILITY INTERFACES WITH NETCONF AND RESTCONF * Implement NETCONF Protocol * Implement RESTCONF Protocol IMPLEMENTING MODEL-DRIVEN PROGRAMMABILITY WITH YANG * YANG Data Models * YANG Tools * YANG Development Kit IMPLEMENTING MODEL-DRIVEN TELEMETRY * Implementing Model-Driven Telemetry with gRPC * Implementing Model-Driven Telemetry with gNMI AUTOMATING SERVICE PROVIDER NETWORK TRAFFIC WITH CISCO XTC * Cisco XTC Fundamentals * Configure Cisco XTC AUTOMATING NETWORKS WITH TOOLS THAT UTILIZE SSH * Implement Device Configurations with Python Netmiko Library * Implement Device Configurations with Ansible Playbooks ORCHESTRATING NETWORK SERVICES WITH CISCO NSO * Cisco NSO Fundamentals * Cisco NSO Device Manager * Cisco NSO Services * Implement Device Configurations with Python AUTOMATING VIRTUALIZED RESOURCES WITH CISCO ELASTIC SERVICES CONTROLLER * Cisco ESC Architecture * Cisco ESC Resource Management AUTOMATING THE WAN WITH CISCO WAE * Describe the Cisco WAE Components ADDITIONAL COURSE DETAILS: Nexus Humans Cisco Implementing Automation for Cisco Service Provider Solutions v1.0 (SPAUI) 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 Implementing Automation for Cisco Service Provider Solutions v1.0 (SPAUI) 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 Senior Red Hat Enterprise Linux system administrators responsible for the management of multiple servers Overview - Verify a Red Hat Satellite 6.6 installation. - Regulate Red Hat Satellite with organizations, locations, users, and roles. - Manage software with Red Hat Satellite environments and content views. - Use Red Hat Satellite to configure hosts with Ansible playbooks and roles. - Provision hosts with integrated software and configuration management. - Implement Metal-as-a-Service (MaaS) with Satellite discovery and provisioning of unprovisioned hosts. Red Hat Satellite 6 Administration (RH403) is a lab-based course that explores the concepts and methods necessary for successful large-scale management of Red Hat© Enterprise Linux© systems. You will learn how to configure Red Hat Satellite 6 on a server and populate it with software packages. You will use Red Hat Satellite to manage the software development life cycle of a subscribed host and its configuration, and learn how to provision hosts integrated with software and Ansible© configuration management upon deployment. This course is based on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 and Red Hat Satellite 6.6. 1 - PLAN AND DEPLOY RED HAT SATELLITE * Plan and deploy Red Hat Satellite * Plan a Red Hat Satellite deployment, then perform installation and initial configuration of Red Hat Satellite servers. 2 - MANAGE SOFTWARE LIFE CYCLES * Create and manage Red Hat software deployment life cycle environments. 3 - REGISTER HOSTS * Register and configure your Red Hat Enterprise Linux systems to use Red Hat Satellite, then organize those systems into groups for easier management. 4 - DEPLOY SOFTWARE TO HOSTS * Manage software deployment to registered hosts of your Red Hat Satellite infrastructure and practice managing environment paths, life cycle environments, and content views. 5 - DEPLOY CUSTOM SOFTWARE * Create, manage, and deploy custom software products and repositories. 6 - DEPLOY SATELLITE CAPSULE SERVERS * Perform installation and initial configuration of Red Hat Satellite capsule servers as components of a deployment plan. 7 - RUN REMOTE EXECUTION COMMANDS * Configure the ability to run ad hoc and scheduled tasks on managed hosts using a variety of configuration management tools. 8 - PROVISION HOSTS * Configure Satellite server for host deployment and perform host provisioning. 9 - MANAGE RED HAT SATELLITE USING THE API * Integrate Red Hat Satellite functionality with custom scripts or external applications that access the API over HTTP. 10 - PLAN A RED HAT SATELLITE DEPLOYMENT ON A CLOUD PLATFORM * Plan a Red Hat Satellite deployment, installation, and initial configuration on a cloud platform. 11 - PERFORM RED HAT SATELLITE SERVER MAINTENANCE * Manage Red Hat Satellite for security, recoverability, and growth. 12 - COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW * Install and configure Red Hat Satellite Server, then provision content hosts. ADDITIONAL COURSE DETAILS: Nexus Humans Red Hat Satellite 6 Administration (RH403) training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the Red Hat Satellite 6 Administration (RH403) 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 Senior Linux system administrators who use high-availability clustering and fault-tolerant shared storage technologies to maximize resiliency of production services. Overview Install and configure a Pacemaker-based high availability cluster. Create and manage highly available services. Troubleshoot common cluster issues. Work with shared storage (iSCSI) and configure multipathing. Implement Logical Volume Manager (LVM) in cluster-aware configurations. Configure GFS2 file systems on storage shared by multiple nodes. Deploy reliable, available critical production services in a high availability cluster In the Red Hat High Availability Clustering (RH436) course, you will learn how to provide highly available network services to a mission-critical enterprise environment through the deployment and management of shared storage and server clusters. Created for senior Linux system administrators, this 4-day course strongly emphasizes lab-based activities. You will set up a cluster of systems running the Pacemaker component of the Red Hat Enterprise Linux High-Availability Add-On, and deploy Linux-based services such as web servers and databases on that cluster. Cluster storage components from the Resilient Storage Add-On are also covered; installations and applications that require multiple cluster nodes can access the same storage simultaneously. This includes Logical Volume Manager (LVM) Shared Volume Groups, Red Hat Global File System 2 (GFS2), and Device-Mapper Multipath. This course is based on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.3. Prerequisites * Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) exam (EX200) and associated courses. * Red Hat Cerfitied Engineer (RHCE) exam (EX294) and associated courses. 1 - CREATING HIGH AVAILABILITY CLUSTERS * Create a basic high availability cluster. 2 - MANAGING CLUSTER NODES AND QUORUM * Manage node membership in the cluster and describe how it impacts cluster operation. 3 - ISOLATING MALFUNCTIONING CLUSTER NODES * Isolate unresponsive cluster nodes to protect data and recover services and resources after a failure. 4 - CREATING AND CONFIGURING RESOURCES * Create basic resources and resource groups to provide highly available services. 5 - TROUBLESHOOTING HIGH AVAILABILITY CLUSTERS * Identify, diagnose, and fix cluster issues. 6 - AUTOMATING CLUSTER AND RESOURCE DEPLOYMENT * Deploy a new high availability cluster and cluster resources using Ansible automation. 7 - MANAGING TWO-NODE CLUSTERS * Operate two-node clusters while identifying and avoiding issues specific to a two-node cluster configuration. 8 - ACCESSING ISCSI STORAGE * Configure iSCSI initiators on your servers to access block-based storage devices provided by network storage arrays or Ceph storage clusters. 9 - ACCESSING STORAGE DEVICES RESILIENTLY * Configure resilient access to storage devices that have multiple access paths. 10 - CONFIGURING LVM IN CLUSTERS * Select, configure, and manage the correct LVM configuration for use in your cluster. 11 - PROVIDING STORAGE WITH THE GFS2 CLUSTER FILE SYSTEM * Use the GFS2 cluster file system to simultaneously pProvide tightly coupled shared storage that can be accessed by multiple nodes. 12 - ELIMINATING SINGLE POINTS OF FAILURE * Identify and eliminate single points of failure in your cluster to decrease risk and increase average service availability. * Note: Course outline is subject to change with technology advances and as the nature of the underlying job evolves. For questions or confirmation on a specific objective or topic, please contact a training specialist. ADDITIONAL COURSE DETAILS: Nexus Humans Red Hat High Availability Clustering (RH436) training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the Red Hat High Availability Clustering (RH436) 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 Network designers Network administrators Network engineers Systems engineers Data center engineers Consulting systems engineers Technical solutions architects Field engineers Cisco integrators and partners Server administrator Network manager Overview After taking this course, you should be able to: Implement routing and switching protocols in Data Center environment Implement overlay networks in data center Introduce high-level Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (Cisco ACI™) concepts and Cisco Virtual Machine manager (VMM) domain integration Describe Cisco Cloud Service and deployment models Implement Fibre Channel fabric Implement Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) unified fabric Implement security features in data center Implement software management and infrastructure monitoring Implement Cisco UCS Fabric Interconnect and Server abstraction Implement SAN connectivity for Cisco Unified Computing System™ (Cisco UCS) Describe Cisco HyperFlex™ infrastructure concepts and benefits Implement Cisco automation and scripting tools in data center Evaluate automation and orchestration technologies The Implementing and Operating Cisco Data Center Core Technologies (DCCOR) v1.1 course helps you prepare for the Cisco© CCNP© Data Center and CCIE© Data Center certifications for advanced-level data center roles. In this course, you will master the skills and technologies you need to implement data center compute, LAN and SAN infrastructure. You will also learn the essentials of automation and security in data centers. You will gain hands-on experience deploying, securing, operating, and maintaining Cisco data center infrastructure including: Cisco MDS Switches and Cisco Nexus Switches; Cisco Unified Computing System? (Cisco UCS©) B-Series Blade Servers, and Cisco UCS C-Series Rack Servers. IMPLEMENTING DATA CENTER SWITCHING PROTOCOLS * Spanning Tree Protocol * Port Channels Overview IMPLEMENTING FIRST-HOP REDUNDANCY PROTOCOLS * Hot Standby Router Protocol (HSRP) Overview * Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol (VRRP) Overview IMPLEMENTING ROUTING IN DATA CENTER * Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) v2 and Open Settlement Protocol (OSP) v3 * Border Gateway Protocol IMPLEMENTING MULTICAST IN DATA CENTER * IP Multicast in Data Center Networks * Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP) and Multicast Listener Discovery (MLD) IMPLEMENTING DATA CENTER OVERLAY PROTOCOLS * Cisco Overlay Transport Virtualization * Virtual Extensible LAN IMPLEMENTING NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE SECURITY * User Accounts and Role Based Access Control (RBAC) * Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA) and SSH on Cisco NX-OS DESCRIBING CISCO APPLICATION-CENTRIC INFRASTRUCTURE * Cisco ACI Overview, Initialization, and Discovery * Cisco ACI Management DESCRIBING CISCO ACI BUILDING BLOCKS AND VMM DOMAIN INTEGRATION * Tenant-Based Components * Cisco ACI Endpoints and Endpoint Groups (EPG) DESCRIBING PACKET FLOW IN DATA CENTER NETWORK * Data Center Traffic Flows * Packet Flow in Cisco Nexus Switches DESCRIBING CISCO CLOUD SERVICE AND DEPLOYMENT MODELS * Cloud Architectures * Cloud Deployment Models DESCRIBING DATA CENTER NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGEMENT, MAINTENANCE, AND OPERATIONS * Time Synchronization * Network Configuration Management EXPLAINING CISCO NETWORK ASSURANCE CONCEPTS * Need for Network Assurance * Cisco Streaming Telemetry Overview IMPLEMENTING FIBRE CHANNEL FABRIC * Fibre Channel Basics * Virtual Storage Area Network (VSAN) Overview IMPLEMENTING STORAGE INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES * Distributed Device Aliases * Zoning IMPLEMENTING FCOE UNIFIED FABRIC * Fibre Channel over Ethernet * Describing FCoE IMPLEMENTING STORAGE INFRASTRUCTURE SECURITY * User Accounts and RBAC * Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting DESCRIBING DATA CENTER STORAGE INFRASTRUCTURE MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS * Time Synchronization * Software Installation and Upgrade DESCRIBING CISCO UCS SERVER FORM FACTORS * Cisco UCS B-Series Blade Servers * Cisco UCS C-Series Rack Servers IMPLEMENTING CISCO UNIFIED COMPUTING NETWORK CONNECTIVITY * Cisco UCS Fabric Interconnect * Cisco UCS B-Series Connectivity IMPLEMENTING CISCO UNIFIED COMPUTING SERVER ABSTRACTION * Identity Abstraction * Service Profile Templates IMPLEMENTING CISCO UNIFIED COMPUTING SAN CONNECTIVITY * iSCSI Overview * Fibre Channel Overview IMPLEMENTING UNIFIED COMPUTING SECURITY * User Accounts and RBAC * Options for Authentication INTRODUCING CISCO HYPERFLEX SYSTEMS * Hyperconverged and Integrated Systems Overview * Cisco HyperFlex Solution DESCRIBING DATA CENTER UNIFIED COMPUTING MANAGEMENT, MAINTENANCE, AND OPERATIONS * Compute Configuration Management * Software Updates IMPLEMENTING CISCO DATA CENTER AUTOMATION AND SCRIPTING TOOLS * Cisco NX-OS Programmability * Scheduler Overview DESCRIBING CISCO INTEGRATION WITH AUTOMATION AND ORCHESTRATION SOFTWARE PLATFORMS * Cisco and Ansible Integration Overview * Cisco and Puppet Integration Overview DESCRIBING CISCO DATA CENTER AUTOMATION AND ORCHESTRATION TECHNOLOGIES (SELF-STUDY) * Power On Auto Provisioning * Cisco Data Center Network Manager Overview ADDITIONAL COURSE DETAILS: Nexus Humans Cisco Implementing Cisco Data Center Core Technologies v1.1 (DCCOR) 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 Implementing Cisco Data Center Core Technologies v1.1 (DCCOR) 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 The primary audience for this course is as follows: Server Administrators Systems Engineers Storage Administrators Technical Solutions Architects Integrators and Partners Consulting Systems Engineers Network Administrators Network Engineers Network Managers Architects Overview Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to meet these overall objectives: Understand, describe, and configure Cisco Intersight (on prem and SaaS models) Understand, describe, and configure Intersight Advanced features (IST, ICO, IWOM) Understand, describe, and configure IMM and UMM mode for UCS Understand, describe, and configure Cisco X-Series (FI, IFM, X210c Server, Adv Fabric Module) Create Intersight Pools, Policies, and Management for X-Series Design and operate Cisco UCS with Intersight Managed Mode Solutions This deep-dive training covers Cisco UCS X-Series server family and how Intersight can be the enablement platform for all UCS servers. We will cover Intersight features such as IWOM, IST, ICO, and programmability either On-Prem or in the Cloud. Attendees will learn the breadth of the physical X-Series (pools, policies, firmware, so much more) platform as well as maintaining existing infrastructure with Intersight Infrastructures Services. Also covered is how to manage physical, virtual, cloud platforms and deploy to any or all. SECTION 1: INTERSIGHT FOUNDATIONS * Intersight Architecture * Flexible Deployment Models * Cisco Intersight Infrastructure Service Licensing * Intersight Essentials License Tier * Intersight Advantage License Tier * Intersight Premier License Tier SECTION 2: MONITORING AND MAINTAINING UCS INFRASTRUCTURE WITH INTERSIGHT * Device Health and Monitoring * Standalone Management for UCS C-Series Servers * Server Compatibility (HCL), Advisories (CVEs), and Contract Status * Firmware Upgrades SECTION 3: DESIGNING & OPERATIONALIZING CISCO UCS SOLUTIONS WITH INTERSIGHT * Implementing Cisco Hyperflex with Intersight * Managing Cisco HyperFlex in vSphere Environment SECTION 4: CISCO UCS M5, M6, X OVERVIEW AND CONFIGURATION * Cisco UCS X-Series with Intersight Deployment * Architecture * X-Series Fabric Interconnects * Compute X-Series * Power/Cooling Efficiency * Cooling Capacity * Airflow * Thermal Policies * Future-Proof Cooling * Power Policies * Compute Series * Architecture ? C220 M6 * Architecture ? C240 M6 * Cisco VIC Offerings for M6 * GPU Offerings for X-Series * Management Options for C220 / C240 M6 Rack Servers * UCS 7th Generation Intel Rack Servers * Architecture ? C220 M7 * Architecture ? C240 M7 * Intel 4th Gen Intel© Xeon© SP Sapphire Rapids High Level Features * M7 Memory DIMMs * Architecture ? C225 M6 * Architecture ? C245 M6 SECTION 5: DESIGNING CISCO UCS LAN AND SAN CONNECTIVITY * LAN Connectivity Overview Gen 4 * End Host Mode * Requirements for Configuring VLANs in Cisco UCS Manager * Role of the vNIC in Abstracting MAC Addresses * Configuring Compute Node SAN Connectivity * Fibre Channel Switching * Fibre Channel Operating Modes * EHM and N-Port Virtualization * Configuring VSANs in Cisco UCS Manager * Creating VSANs and FCoE VLANs in Cisco UCS * Role of vHBAs when Abstracting WWNNs and WWPNs into a Service Profile * Configuring Manual Uplink Pinning and Recovery from Failure SECTION 6: CONFIGURING CISCO UCS-X IN IMM MODE * IMM and Domain Profiles * Domain Policy Concepts and Usage * Cisco Intersight Server Profiles * Creating and Deploying a UCS C-Series Server Profile ? Process Overview * Importing a Server Profile ? Process Overview * Upgrading Firmware * Cisco IMM Transition Tool * Thermal Policies * Power Policies SECTION 7: IMPLEMENTING CISCO UCS-X FIRMWARE UPDATES * Intersight Platform Firmware Operations Overview * Intersight Firmware Bundles * Cisco Stand-Alone Firmware Management * Cisco HX Firmware Management * UCS Managed Infrastructure Firmware Management * UCS Intersight Managed Mode Firmware Management * Hardware Compatibility List SECTION 8: INTERSIGHT WORKLOAD OPTIMIZER (IWO) * Intersight Workload Optimizer Overview * IWO Delivery and Tiers * Workload Optimizer ? What?s New? * IWO Value Proposition * Application Resource Management * IWO Market SECTION 9: INTERSIGHT CLOUD ORCHESTRATOR (ICO) * Sample Scenario * Workflow Designer * Validate and Execute a Workflow * ICO ? Intersight Cloud Orchestrator * Infrastructure Orchestration * Infrastructure as Code with ICO * Immutability with Intersight Cloud Orchestrator * Workflow Versions * Rollback Tasks (Task Designer) SECTION 10: INTERSIGHT API OVERVIEW * Intersight API Resources * SDKs / Ansible Modules * Use Case ADDITIONAL COURSE DETAILS: Nexus Humans Administering Cisco UCS X-Series Solutions with Intersight (INTUCSX) 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 Administering Cisco UCS X-Series Solutions with Intersight (INTUCSX) 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 Anyone who plans to work with Kubernetes at any level or tier of involvement Any company or individual who wants to advance their knowledge of the cloud environment Application Developers Operations Developers IT Directors/Managers Overview All topics required by the CKAD exam, including: Deploy applications to a Kubernetes cluster Pods, ReplicaSets, Deployments, DaemonSets Self-healing and observable applications Multi-container Pod Design Application configuration via Configmaps, Secrets Administrate cluster use for your team A systematic understanding of Kubernetes architecture Troubleshooting and debugging tools Kubernetes networking and services Kubernetes is a Cloud Orchestration Platform providing reliability, replication, and stability while maximizing resource utilization for applications and services. By the conclusion of this hands-on training, you will go back to work with all necessary commands and practical skills to empower your team to succeed, as well as gain knowledge of important concepts like Kubernetes architecture and container orchestration. We prioritize covering all objectives and concepts necessary for passing the Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) exam. You will command and configure a high availability Kubernetes environment (and later, build your own!) capable of demonstrating all ?K8s'' features discussed and demonstrated in this course. Your week of intensive, hands-on training will conclude with a mock CKAD exam that matches the real thing. KUBERNETES ARCHITECTURE * Components * Understand API deprecations * Containers * Define, build and modify container images * Pods * Master Services * Node Services * K8s Services * YAML Essentials * Creating a K8s Cluster KUBECTL COMMANDS * Kubernetes Resources * Kubernetes Namespace * Kubernetes Contexts PODS * What is a Pod? * Create, List, Delete Pods * How to Access Running Pods * Kubernetes Resources * Managing Cloud Resource Consumption * Multi-Container Pod Design * Security Contexts * Init Containers * Understand multi-container Pod design patterns (e.g. sidecar, init and others) * Pod Wellness Tracking NETWORKING * Packet Forwarding * ClusterIP and NodePort Services * Provide and troubleshoot access to applications via services * Ingress Controllers * Use Ingress rules to expose applications * NetworkPolicy resource * Demonstrate basic understanding of NetworkPolicies * Network Plugins * Defining the Service Mesh * Service mesh configuration examples REPLICASETS * Services * ReplicaSet Function * Deploying ReplicaSets DEPLOYMENTS * Deployment Object * Updating/Rolling Back Deployments * Understand Deployments and how to perform rolling updates * Deployment Strategies * Use Kubernetes primitives to implement common deployment strategies (e.g. blue/green or canary) * Scaling ReplicaSets * Autoscaling LABELS AND ANNOTATIONS * Labels * Annotations * Node Taints and Tolerations JOBS * The K8s Job and CronJob * Understand Jobs and CronJobs * Immediate vs. scheduled internal use APPLICATION CONFIGURATION * Understanding and defining resource requirements, limits and quotas * Config Maps * Create & consume Secrets * Patching * Custom Resource Definition * Discover and use resources that extend Kubernetes (CRD) * Managing ConfigMaps and Secrets as Volumes STORAGE * Static and dynamic persistent volumes via StorageClass * K8s volume configuration * Utilize persistent and ephemeral volumes * Adding persistent storage to containers via persistent volume claims INTRODUCTION TO HELM * Helm Introduction * Charts * Use the Helm package manager to deploy existing packages APPLICATION SECURITY * Understand authentication, authorization and admission control * Understand ServiceAccounts * Understand SecurityContexts APPLICATION OBSERVABILITY AND MAINTENANCE * Use provided tools to monitor Kubernetes applications * How to Troubleshoot Kubernetes * Basic and Advanced Logging Techniques * Utilize container logs * Accessing containers with Port-Forward * Debugging in Kubernetes HANDS ON LABS: * Define, build and modify container images * Deploy Kubernetes using Ansible * Isolating Resources with Kubernetes Namespaces * Cluster Access with Kubernetes Context * Listing Resources with kubectl get * Examining Resources with kubectl describe * Create and Configure Basic Pods * Debugging via kubectl port-forward * Imperative vs. Declarative Resource Creation * Performing Commands inside a Pod * Understanding Labels and Selectors * Insert an Annotation * Create and Configure a ReplicaSet * Writing a Deployment Manifest * Perform rolling updates and rollbacks with Deployments * Horizontal Scaling with kubectl scale * Implement probes and health checks * Understanding and defining resource requirements, limits and quotas * Understand Jobs and CronJobs * Best Practices for Container Customization * Persistent Configuration with ConfigMaps * Create and Consume Secrets * Understand the Init container multi-container Pod design pattern * Using PersistentVolumeClaims for Storage * Dynamically Provision PersistentVolumes with NFS * Deploy a NetworkPolicy * Provide and troubleshoot access to applications via services * Use Ingress rules to expose applications * Understand the Sidecar multi-container Pod design pattern * Setting up a single tier service mesh * Tainted Nodes and Tolerations * Use the Helm package manager to deploy existing packages * A Completed Project * Install Jenkins Using Helm and Run a Demo Job * Custom Resource Definitions (CRDs) * Patching * Understanding Security Contexts for Cluster Access Control * Utilize container logs * Advanced Logging Techniques * Troubleshooting * Calicoctl * Deploy a Kubernetes Cluster using Kubeadm * Monitoring Applications in Kubernetes * Resource-Based Autoscaling * Create ServiceAccounts for use with the Kubernetes Dashboard * Saving Your Progress With GitHub * CKAD Practice Drill * Alta Kubernetes Course Specific Updates * Sourcing Secrets from HashiCorp Vault * Example CKAD Test Questions

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.