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RADIUS TRAINING COURSE DESCRIPTION A fast paced hands-on introduction to RADIUS. Moves from installation and configuration through to packet analysis and accounting. Practical exercises are spread throughout the course to maintain student interest. WHAT WILL YOU LEARN * Configure PPP and PAP/CHAP. * Install and configure RADIUS servers. * Describe how RADIUS works. * Setup RADIUS accounting. * Analyse RADIUS packets. * Troubleshoot RADIUS installations. RADIUS TRAINING COURSE DETAILS * Who will benefit: Network Administrators. Support personnel. Anyone who will be working with RADIUS. * Prerequisites: Knowledge of the TCP/IP protocols would be advantageous. * Duration 2 days RADIUS TRAINING COURSE CONTENTS * What is RADIUS? AAA services, Authentication, Authorisation, Accounting, local AAA services, remote AAA services, What is RADIUS? RADIUS as a protocol, RADIUS as an architecture, RADIUS as a standard. * Installing RADIUS RADIUS platforms, RADIUS servers, client server communications, services, daemons. Hands on Installing RADIUS and testing with NTRadPing. * Server configuration Configuring clients on the server, shared secrets, usernames and passwords. IP address pools. Hands on Configuring a server and testing with NTRadPing. * Client configuration Example clients, client configuration steps, enabling RADIUS, pointing clients to the server, shared secrets, example Cisco authentication, example Cisco authorization. Hands on Configuring clients for RADIUS. * How RADIUS works RADIUS architecture, RADIUS and authentication, PPP, PAP, CHAP, RADIUS SUCCESS, RADIUS FAILURE, the RADIUS protocol stack, the RADIUS protocol, the RADIUS header, RADIUS codes, RADIUS attributes, ACCESS-REQUEST example, ACCESS-ACCECPT example, CHAP example, proprietary attributes, using unassigned type codes, RADIUS attribute 26, Cisco specific attributes. Hands on Analysing RADIUS packets, configuring PPP CHAP to work with RADIUS. * RADIUS accounting Simplified operation, Accounting codes, Accounting attributes, client and server configuration for accounting. Hands on Configuring RADIUS accounting. * RADIUS architectures Traditional architecture, multiple RADIUS servers for resilience, Proxy RADIUS servers, Realms, RADIUS in VPNs, RADIUS with 802.1x. Hands on Using multiple RADIUS servers, Proxies. * Troubleshooting RADIUS General problem solving, basic tools, RADIUS troubleshooting, Common configuration errors, log files, RADIUS design and performance. Hands on Fixing RADIUS problems.

MOBILE COMMS TRAINING COURSE DESCRIPTION A complete overview of mobile communications covering all the major technologies in a 2-day format. WHAT WILL YOU LEARN * GSM * GPRS * UMTS * LTE * Alternative mobile strategies MOBILE COMMS TRAINING COURSE DETAILS * Who will benefit: Anyone involved in mobile communications. * Prerequisites: None. * Duration 2 days MOBILE COMMS TRAINING COURSE CONTENTS * Introduction Telephony, RF, mobile and wireless technologies, distances, mobile phone generations, base stations, cells, frequencies, cell types, MSC, handoffs, channels, internetworking, the Internet, wireless Internet access. UK operators, worldwide operators. * GSM What is it? Timeline, digitising voice, channels, GSM architecture, Abis, A, Um, MS, BTS, BSC, MSC, HLR, VLR, EIR, AuC. Radio link aspects, GSM signalling overview, signalling protocols, roaming, GSM call flows, authentication. IMEI. SIM cards. * GPRS What it is, 2G to 3G, GPRS user features, GPRS network features, GPRS elements, GPRS architecture, overlay, SGSN, GGSN, GPRS ATTACH, GPRS protocol stack, GPRS timeslots, EDGE, GPRS classes, GPRS routing, GPRS packet format. * UMTS and 3G What is 3G? IMT-2000, 3G proposals, what is UMTS? Speed comparison, evolution to 3G, CDMA, CDMA 2000, W-CDMA, UMTS components, UMTS infrastructure, RNC, Node B, network architecture, packet switched attach, mobility in 3G, HSDPA. * LTE and 4G LTE architecture and principles, Physical layer, Air interface, E-UTRAN, Evolved packet core, service provision. * Other wireless solutions Integration of services, Bluetooth, Blackberry, VoIP, Mobile IP, 802.11, WiFi, 802.16, WiMax, What is 5G?

DATA CENTRE INFRASTRUCTURE COURSE DESCRIPTION This course provides a foundation in data centre infrastructure technologies. It begins with a tour of virtualisation and the impact of this on the network before moving on to the spine and leaf design, how it works and how to scale. Layer 2 technologies enabling this architecture are studied in terms of the impact on the data centre. The course then progresses onto how Layer 3 technologies such as BGP, EVPN and VXLAN are used in data centre networks. The course then studies interconnecting data centres finishing with a section on automation and orchestration of both underlay and overlay networks. WHAT WILL YOU LEARN * Explain the spine and leaf architecture * Recognise the impact of virtualisation, containers and orchestration on the network * Describe how the following technologies are used in data centres: Multi port aggregation Overlay networks MBGP, VRFs, EVPN VXLAN COOP DATA CENTRE INFRASTRUCTURE COURSE DETAILS * Who will benefit: Staff involved with Data centres. * Prerequisites: Network fundamentals for engineers * Duration 2 days DATA CENTRE INFRASTRUCTURE COURSE CONTENTS What is Ethernet? Data centres versus enterprise networks. Servers, Blades, Racks, Clusters, Storage, Virtual Machines, Hosts, guests, containers, orchestration. Virtual switches. Distributed switches. Live migrations (e.g. vMotion). IP addressing and VM traffic. Data centre network architecture Spine leaf design. North south traffic, East West traffic, Scaling: Ports, bandwidth. N+1 redundancy, ratio East West optimisation, oversubscription. 2 tier versus 3 tier Leaf/Spine. Pods. Underlay, Overlay L2 technologies STP vs link aggregation vs multi link aggregation. LACP, LLDP, CDP. Scalability. VLANs and VLAN pruning. L2 design recommendations. Disabling STP on edge ports. L3 technologies Underlay, Overlay, VXLAN, VTEP, VXLAN overlay forwarding, EVPN, IS-IS, COOP, MP BGP, VRFs, EBGP, IBGP, AS numbers, route reflectors. Anycast gateways. MTU considerations-for data and control planes. BUM traffic. Data centre interconnects Pods, fabrics, multi pods, multi fabric, multi site. VXLAN with BGP/EVPN Data center interconnect. Cloud integration, Inter Site Networks. Automation Automation and orchestration, Zero touch provisioning, Devops, Netops, telemetry automated configuration for underlay and overlay, SDN.

Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for The target audience for the DevOps Foundation course includes Management, Operations, Developers, QA and Testing professionals such as: Individuals involved in IT development IT operations or IT service management. Individuals who require an understanding of DevOps principles. IT professionals working within, or about to enter, an Agile Service Design Environment The following IT roles: Automation Architects, Application Developers, Business Analysts, Business Managers, Business Stakeholders, Change Agents, Consultants, DevOps Consultants, DevOps Engineers, Infrastructure Architect, Integration Specialists, IT Directors, IT Managers, IT Operations, IT Team Leaders, Lean Coaches, Network Administrators, Operations Managers, Project Managers, Release Engineers, Software Developers, Software Tester/QA, System Administrators, Systems Engineers, System Integrators, Tool Providers. Overview The learning objectives for DevOps Foundation include an understanding of: DevOps objectives and vocabulary Benefits to the business and IT Principles and practices including Continuous Integration, Continuous Delivery, testing, security and the Three Ways DevOps relationship to Agile, Lean and ITSM Improved workflows, communication and feedback loops Automation practices including deployment pipelines and DevOps toolchains Scaling DevOps for the enterprise Critical success factors and key performance indicators Real-life examples and results The DevOps Foundation course provides a baseline understanding of key DevOps terminology to ensure everyone is talking the same language and highlights the benefits of DevOps to support organizational success. Learners will gain an understanding of DevOps, the cultural and professional movement that stresses communication, collaboration, integration, and automation to improve the flow of work between software developers and IT operations professionals. This course prepares you for the DevOps Foundation (DOFD) certification. EXPLORING DEVOPS * Defining DevOps * Why Does DevOps Matter? * CORE DEVOPS PRINCIPLES * The Three Ways * The First Way * The Theory of Constraints * The Second Way * The Third Way * Chaos Engineering * Learning Organizations KEY DEVOPS PRACTICES * Continuous Testing, Integration, Delivery, Deployment * Site Reliability & Resilience Engineering * DevSecOps * ChatOps * Kanban BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY FRAMEWORKS * Agile * ITSM * Lean * Safety Culture * Learning Organizations * Continuous Funding CULTURE, BEHAVIORS & OPERATING MODELS * Defining Culture * Cultural Debt * Behavioral Models * Organizational maturity models AUTOMATION & ARCHITECTING DEVOPS TOOLCHAINS * CI/CD * Cloud, Containers, and Microservices * AI and Machine Learning * Automation * DevOps Toolchains MEASUREMENT, METRICS, AND REPORTING * The Importance of Measurement * DevOps Metrics - Speed, Quality, Stability, Culture * Change lead/cycle time * Value Driven Metrics SHARING, SHADOWING AND EVOLVING * DevOps in the Enterprise * Roles * DevOps Leadership * Organizational Considerations * Getting Started * Challenges, Risks, and Critical Success Factors ADDITIONAL COURSE DETAILS: Nexus Humans DevOps Foundation (DevOps Institute) 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 DevOps Foundation (DevOps Institute) 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.

SIP IN IMS TRAINING COURSE DESCRIPTION The IP Multimedia Core Network Subsystem (IMS) is defined by 3GPP as a new mobile infrastructure. This advanced course looks at the use of SIP in the IMS. WHAT WILL YOU LEARN * Describe the role of SIP in the IMS. * Explain how SIP works in the IMS * Describe the SIP architecture in the IMS. * Explain how SIP and SDP are used in basic IMS procedures. SIP IN IMS TRAINING COURSE DETAILS * Who will benefit: Technical telecommunications staff. * Prerequisites: SIP for engineers. * Duration 2 days SIP IN IMS TRAINING COURSE CONTENTS * Introduction SIP review, SIP elements, Simple SIP call flow, What is IMS? Why IMS? Why SIP in the IMS? SIP and IMS relationship. * Standards 3GPP, IETF, 3GPPr5, 3GPPr6, 3GPP SIP extensions. * SIP and IMS IMS architecture, SIP interfaces. * Server functions Registration, home and away, location and directory services, stateful and stateless servers. * SIP servers P-CSCF, I-CSCF, S-CSCF, PSTN gateways * SIP registration in the IMS SIP REGISTER, IMS identities, registration process, P-CSCF discovery, S-CSCF assignment, IMS subscriber and IMS registrar signalling flow. IMS routing in the registration process. Re and De-registration. * SIP sessions in the IMS SIP INVITE, Establishing IMS SIP sessions, User at home network, user roaming, IMS offer answer architecture, SIP preconditions, QoS, reserving resources, IMS bearer network interactions, IMS subscriber and IMS service signalling flow. Typical call flows. * SIP services in the IMS IMS specifications, IMS service procedures, call scenarios, call services. IMS multimedia related procedures. IMS presence, IMS messaging, IMS conferencing, IMS PoC. * SIP-T SIP and the PSTN, URIs and ENUM, NAPTR, SRV, ISUP numbers and URI mapping, IAM and INVITE, SIP to PSTN/ISUP mapping, PSTN/ISUP to SIP mapping, PSTN to PSTN over SIP. MIME media types for ISUP, DTMF transmission, CLIP and CLIR in SIP, ring tone, split gateways * SIP-I ISO standards, translation versus tunnelling. * IMS SIP extensions Security (RFC 3310, 3329), Resource reservation (RFC 3312), Media authorisation (RFC 3313), SigComp (RFC 3320), P Headers (RFC 3325, 3455), Mobile registration (RFC 3327, 3608), Reg event (RFC 3680), Preconditions (RFC 4032) * Security IMS security architecture, identities, HTTP digest, TLS. Affect of security on SIP media sessions.

CCNP TRAINING COURSE DESCRIPTION The Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies (ENCOR) v1.2 course provides the knowledge and skills needed to configure, troubleshoot, and manage enterprise wired and wireless networks. You'll learn to implement security principles within an enterprise network and how to overlay network design using solutions such as SDAccess and SD-WAN. Course content includes 3 days of self-study material. This course helps you prepare for the 350-401 Implementing Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies (ENCOR) exam WHAT WILL YOU LEARN * Configure, troubleshoot, and manage enterprise wired and wireless networks * Implement security principles within an enterprise network * Prepare you prepare to take the 350-401 Implementing Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies (ENCOR) exam CCNP TRAINING COURSE DETAILS * Who will benefit: Mid-level network engineers, Network administrators, Network support technicians, Help desk technicians. * Prerequisites: Implementation of Enterprise LAN networks. Basic understanding of Enterprise routing and wireless connectivity, and Python scripting * Duration 5 days CCNP TRAINING COURSE CONTENT * Cisco Enterprise Network Architecture: Access, distribution, core in the hierarchical network. Cisco Switching Paths: Switching mechanisms, TCAM, CAM, process switching, fast switching, and CEF. * Implementing Campus LAN Connectivity: Troubleshoot L2 connectivity using VLANs and trunking Building Redundant Switched Topology: STP Implementing Layer 2 Port Aggregation Troubleshoot link aggregation using Etherchannel EIGRP Implement and optimize OSPFv2/v3, including adjacencies, packet types, and areas, summarization, and route filtering for IPv4/v6 Implement EBGP interdomain routing, path selection, and single and dual-homed networking Implementing Network Redundancy: HSRP and VRRP Implement static and dynamic NAT Virtualization Protocols and Techniques VPNs and Interfaces: Overlay technologies such as VRF, GRE, VPN, and LISP Wireless Principles: RF, antenna characteristics, and wireless standards. Wireless Deployment: Models available, autonomous AP deployments and cloud-based designs within the centralized Cisco WLC architecture Wireless Roaming and Location Services Wireless AP Operation: How APs communicate with WLCs to obtain software, configurations, and centralized management Wireless Client Authentication: EAP, WebAuth, and PSK wireless client authentication on a WLC. Troubleshoot wireless client connectivity issues using various available tools Troubleshoot networks using services such as NTP, SNMP, Cisco IP SLAs, NetFlow, and Cisco IOS EEM Explain network analysis and troubleshooting tools, which include show and debug commands, as well as best practices in troubleshooting Multicast Protocols: IGMP v2/v3, PIM DM/SM and RPs Introducing QoS: Concepts and features. Implementing Network Services: Secure administrative access for Cisco IOS devices using CLI access, RBAC, ACL, and SSH, and device hardening concepts to secure devices from less secure applications Using Network Analysis Tools Infrastructure Security: Scalable administration using AAA and the local database, features and benefits Enterprise Network Security Architecture: VPNs, content security, logging, endpoint security, personal firewalls, and other security features. Automation and Assurance with Cisco DNA Center: Purpose, function, features, and workflow. Intent-Based Networking, for network visibility, proactive monitoring, and application experience Cisco SD-Access Solution: Nodes, fabric control plane, and data plane, VXLAN gateways Cisco SD-WAN Solution: Components and features of Cisco SD-WAN solutions, including the orchestration, management, control, and data planes Basics of Python Programming: Python components and conditionals with script writing and analysis Network Programmability: NETCONF and RESTCONF APIs in Cisco DNA Center and vManage * Labs: Investigate the CAM. Analyze CEF. Troubleshoot VLAN and Trunk Issues. Tuning STP and Configuring RSTP. Configure MSTP. Troubleshoot EtherChannel. Implement Multi-area OSPF. Implement OSPF Tuning. Apply OSPF Optimization. Implement OSPFv3. Configure and Verify Single-Homed EBGP. Implementing HSRP. Configure VRRP. Implement NAT. Configure and Verify VRF. Configure and Verify a GRE Tunnel. Configure Static VTI Point-to-Point Tunnels. Configure Wireless Client Authentication in a Centralized Deployment. Troubleshoot Wireless Client Connectivity Issues. Configure Syslog. Configure and Verify Flexible NetFlow. Configuring Cisco IOS EEM. Troubleshoot Connectivity and Analyze Traffic with Ping, Traceroute, and Debug. Configure and Verify Cisco IP SLAs. Configure Standard and Extended ACLs. Configure Control Plane Policing. Implement Local and Server-Based AAA. Writing and Troubleshooting Python Scripts. Explore JSON Objects and Scripts in Python. Use NETCONF Via SSH. Use RESTCONF with Cisco IOS XE.

DEFINITIVE NAGIOS TRAINING COURSE DESCRIPTION Nagios is an open source application designed to provide system and network monitoring. This hands on course gives a comprehensive coverage of using Nagios to provide monitoring of Linux, Windows and network devices. The course is based on Nagios core but contact us if you would like Nagios XI. WHAT WILL YOU LEARN * Install Nagios. * Configure Nagios. * Monitor Windows, Linux and Cisco (and other network equipment) using Nagios. * Configure notifications DEFINITIVE NAGIOS TRAINING COURSE DETAILS * Who will benefit: Technical staff working with Nagios. * Prerequisites: None. * Duration 2 days DEFINITIVE NAGIOS FOR ENGINEERS * Nagios architecture Downloading Nagios, Installing Nagios, Nagios core, plugins, frontends, addons. Nagios XI. Nagios Fusion. Hands on Installing Nagios. * Getting started with Nagios Nagios files, nagios.cfg, minimal.cfg. Starting and stopping Nagios. Hands on Controlling Nagios. * Using Nagios Nagios web interface. Maps, Hosts, host groups, services, service groups, problems. Reports. Configuration. Hands on Using the web interface. * Monitoring Linux systems SSH, NRPE. Hands on Monitoring Linux system health. * Monitoring Windows systems Installing NSClient++, Configuring NSClient++, check_nt plugin, monitoring uptime, CPU, memory, disks, services, processes. Hands on Monitoring Windows system health. * Monitoring network devices SNMP architecture, MIBs. Polling. Hands on Configuring Nagios for SNMP. * Agents Configuring Cisco devices for SNMP support, communities, traps, syslog. Hands on Monitoring network devices. * Nagios alerts and notifications SNMP traps. Email notifications, SMS alerts other messaging

SNMP TRAINING COURSE DESCRIPTION A hands-on generic look at the technical operation of SNMP. The course starts with an overview of all the components, which make up SNMP. Hands on starts early with configuration of a managed network. The major versions of SNMP are then put into perspective followed by a look at the SNMP protocol. MIBs are then studied both from the perspective of reading MIBs and writing MIBs. The course finishes with a look at the security implications of SNMP. WHAT WILL YOU LEARN * Describe the SNMP architecture. * Analyse SNMP packets. * Recognise the MIB structure. * Describe the SMI. * Recognise the strengths and weaknesses of SNMPv2 and SNMPv3. SNMP TRAINING COURSE DETAILS * Who will benefit: Network administrators. Network operators. Programmers writing MIBs and agents. * Prerequisites: TCP/IP Foundation for engineers Hands on experience of an SNMP management station would also be beneficial. * Duration 3 days SNMP TRAINING COURSE CONTENTS * Network management What is network management? Benefits, issues. * What is SNMP? SNMP architecture, SNMP MIBs, SMI, the SNMP protocol, polling security, alternatives to SNMP: CMIP, web based management. * Configuring SNMP Auto discovery for management stations, NMS configuration, agent configuration, traps. Hands on Configuring agents and an NMS. * SNMP background SNMP history, RFCs, standards, SNMP protocol versions, SNMPv1, SNMPv2, SNMPv3, SNMP SMI versions, which version should you use? Futures. * SNMPv1 packets SNMP in the 7 layer model, port numbers, general packet format, BER, GET, GET-NEXT, tables, SET, TRAP, bandwidth issues, in band versus out of band management. Hands on Analysing SNMPv1 packets. * SNMPv2 packets SNMPv2 improvements, error handling, GETBULK, v2traps, INFORM. Hands on Analysing SNMPv2 packets. * SNMPv3 packets SNMPv3 packet format, use of SNMPv2 messages, REPORT PDU. * MIB structure The internet MIB branch, standard mib-2, extra parts of mib-2, private enterprise MIBs, loading extra MIBs. Hands on MIB browsing. * mib-2 The mib-2 groups, system group, interfaces group, IP group, ICMP group, TCP group, UDP group, transmission group, SNMP group, RMON. Hands on mib-2 browsing in detail. * SMI The MIB layout, obtaining a private enterprise number, MIB definitions, IMPORT, Module identity, Textual conventions, object definitions, notifications, compliance statements, object groups, base SMI data types, application data types, scalars, instances, tables, table definition, writing agents, SMIng. * SNMP security Community strings, SNMPv1 and SNMPv2c security practices, SNMPv3 security, SNMPv3 architecture, SNMP applications, the SNMP engine, the EngineID, security fields in SNMPv3 packets, USM, authentication, encryption, timeliness, VBAC, SNMPv3 configuration.

LTE AIRSIDE TRAINING COURSE DESCRIPTION This course provides a concise insight into the LTE airside. Key parts of the course are detailed looks at the air interface protocol stack, cell acquisition, transmission and reception of data and of he layer 1 procedures along with layer 2 procedures. WHAT WILL YOU LEARN * Explain the RF optimisation flowchart. * Describe the importance of Reference Signal Received Power (RSRP). * List many of the 3GPP recommended KPIs. * Describe the concept of APN AMBR and UE AMBR within LTE. * Describe the use of planning and optimisation computer tools. LTE AIRSIDE TRAINING COURSE DETAILS * Who will benefit: Anyone working with LTE. * Prerequisites: Essential LTE * Duration 2 days LTE AIRSIDE TRAINING COURSE CONTENTS * Introduction and review of LTE This section describes the requirements of LTE and key technical features, and reviews the system architecture. LTE Architecture, UE, E-UTRAN and EPC. Specifications. * OFDMA, SC-FDMA and MIMO antennas This section describes the techniques used in the LTE air interface, notably orthogonal frequency division multiple access (OFDMA) and multiple input multiple output (MIMO) antennas. Communication techniques for fading multipath channels. OFDMA, FFT processing and cyclic prefix insertion. SC-FDMA in the LTE uplink. Multiple antenna techniques including transmit & receive diversity and spatial multiplexing. * Introduction to the air interface This section covers the operation of the air interface, the channels that it uses, and the mapping to the time and frequency domains of OFDMA and SC-FDMA. Air interface protocol stack. Logical, transport and physical channels. Frame and slot structure, the resource grid. Resource element mapping of the physical channels and physical signals. LTE spectrum allocation. * Cell acquisition This is the first of three sections covering the air interface physical layer. Here, we cover mobile procedures to start low-level communications with the cell, and base station transmission of the corresponding information. Primary/secondary synchronisation signals. Downlink reference signals. The master information block. Physical control format indicator channel. Organisation and transmission of the system information. * Data transmission and reception In this section, we cover procedures used for data transmission and reception on the shared channels, and describe in detail the individual steps. Data transmission and reception on the uplink and downlink. Scheduling commands and grants on the PDCCH. DL-SCH and UL-SCH. Physical channel processing of the PDSCH and PUSCH. Hybrid ARQ indicators on the PHICH. Uplink control information on the PUCCH. Uplink demodulation and sounding reference signals. * Additional physical layer procedure This section concludes our discussion of the air interface physical layer, by discussing a number of procedures that support its operation. Transmission of the physical random access channel. Contention and non-contention based random access procedures. Discontinuous transmission in idle and connected modes. Uplink power control and timing advance. * Air interface layer 2 This section describes the architecture and operation of layer 2 of the air interface protocol stack. MAC protocol, interactions with the physical layer, use for scheduling. RLC protocol, transparent, unacknowledged and acknowledged modes. PDCP, including header compression, security functions and recovery from handover.

ANSIBLE FOR ENGINEERS TRAINING COURSE DESCRIPTION An introduction to automation using ansible. Ansible is a general purpose IT automation platform that can be use for a number of purposes. The course covers configuration management, cloud provisioning and application deployment with ansible. Hands on sessions follow all major sections. WHAT WILL YOU LEARN * Install ansible. * Automate tasks with ansible. * Write ansible playbooks. ANSIBLE FOR ENGINEERS TRAINING COURSE DETAILS * Who will benefit: Administrators and developers automating tasks. * Prerequisites: Linux administration skills * Duration 3 days ANSIBLE FOR ENGINEERS TRAINING COURSE CONTENTS * What is ansible? The language, the engine, the framework. Uses of ansible, orchestration. Hands on Installing ansible. * Ansible architecture ible architecture Controlling machines, nodes, Agentless, SSH, modules, JSON protocol. Configuration management, inventories, playbooks, modules, roles. Hands on Getting started, running ad hoc commands. * Ansible and Vagrant Prototyping and testing. Hands on Using ansible with Vagrant. * Ad hoc commands Parallelism, shell commands, managing files and directories, file transfer, package management, manage user and groups, deploying applications, service management, background jobs, checking log files, managing cron jobs. Hands on Using ansible with Vagrant. * Playbooks ansible-playbook, users, sudo, YAML, plays, tasks, handlers, modules. Hands on Running playbooks. * More playbooks Handlers, variables, environmental variables, playbook variables, inventory variables, variable scope and precedence, accessing variables, facts, ansible vault. Conditionals, wait_for. Hands on Using variables and conditions in playbooks. * Roles and includes Dynamic includes, Handler includes, playbook includes. Roles, role parts: handlers, files, templates, cross platform roles, ansible galaxy. Hands on includes example, building roles. * Inventories /etc/ansible/hosts, inventory variables, static inventories, dynamic inventories. Hands on Inventories and variables. * Miscellanea Individual server cookbooks, Main playbook for configuring all servers. Hands onPlaybooks.