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Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is designed for anyone seeking CCNA certification. The course also provides foundational knowledge for all support technicians involved in the basic installation, operation, and verification of Cisco networks. The job roles best suited to the material in this course are: Entry-level network engineer Network administrator Network support technician Help desk technician Overview This course will help you: Learn the knowledge and skills to install, configure, and operate a small- to medium-sized network Gain a foundation in the essentials of networking, security, and automation Earn 30 CE credits toward recertification The Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions (CCNA) v2.0 course gives you a broad range of fundamental knowledge for all IT careers. Through a combination of lecture, hands-on labs, and self-study, you will learn how to install, operate, configure, and verify basic IPv4 and IPv6 networks. The course covers configuring network components such as switches, routers, and wireless LAN controllers; managing network devices; and identifying basic security threats. The course also gives you a foundation in network programmability, automation, and software-defined networking. This course helps you prepare to take the 200-301 Cisco© Certified Network Associate (CCNA©) exam. By passing this one exam, you earn the CCNA certification. This course also earns you 30 Continuing Education (CE) credits towards recertification. COURSE OUTLINE * Exploring the Functions of Networking ? Lecture * Introducing the Host-to-Host Communications Model ? Lecture * Operating Cisco IOS Software ? Lecture * Introducing LANs ? Lecture * Exploring the TCP/IP Link Layer ? Lecture * Starting a Switch ? Lecture * Introducing the TCP/IP Internet Layer, IPv4 Addressing, and Subnets ? Lecture * Explaining the TCP/IP Transport Layer and Application Layer ? Lecture * Exploring the Functions of Routing ? Lecture * Configuring a Cisco Router ? Lecture * Exploring the Packet Delivery Process ? Lecture * Troubleshooting a Simple Network ? Lecture * Introducing Basic IPv6 ? Lecture * Configuring Static Routing ? Lecture * Implementing VLANs and Trunks ? Lecture * Routing Between VLANs ? Lecture * Introducing OSPF ? Lecture * Building Redundant Switched Topologies ? Self-study * Improving Redundant Switched Topologies with EtherChannel ? Lecture * Exploring Layer 3 Redundancy ? Self-study * Introducing WAN Technologies ? Self-study * Explaining Basics of ACL ? Lecture * Enabling Internet Connectivity ? Lecture * Introducing QoS ? Self-study * Explaining Wireless Fundamentals ? Self-study * Introducing Architectures and Virtualization ? Self-study * Explaining the Evolution of Intelligent Networks ? Lecture * Introducing System Monitoring ? Lecture * Managing Cisco Devices ? Lecture * Examining the Security Threat Landscape ? Self-study ADDITIONAL COURSE DETAILS: Nexus Humans Cisco Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions v2.0 (CCNA) 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 and Administering Cisco Solutions v2.0 (CCNA) 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 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for The primary audience for this course is any IT, facilities or data centre professional, consultant and/or those who work in network cabling system design, implementation and operation. Overview With few exceptions, enterprises today rely on IT for the delivery of business-critical services - often directly to the end consumer. It is therefore vital that the mission-critical data centre is designed, maintained and operated with high-availability and efficiency in mind. Among all the facilities, network cabling is the foundation for the network and one of the major contributors to the availability of the data center.CNCDP© is a 2-day course designed to expose participants to in-depth knowledge in designing and installing the data network cabling system which includes key subject matters such as; technical standards, designing of different cabling sub-systems, calculation of material requirements, architecture, installation, testing and acceptance. INTRODUCTION TO STRUCTURED CABLING SYSTEM (SCS) * Brief history of SCS * Basic copper and fibre transmission * Copper and fibre cabling * Single and multimode fibre * Step/graded index multimode fibre * Difference between Commercial Wiring and data centre cabling * Development of standards * Role of standards * ANSI/TIA 568 standard * Common standards * The new usage of cabling to support Smart building HORIZONTAL AND ADMINISTRATION - COMMERCIAL BUILDING * Standard diagram recap: ANSI/TIA-568 * Functional elements and example * Scenario A: Determine the number of work areas * Scenario B: Determine the number of user locations * Zone wiring * Administration: Interconnect and cross-connect * Angled and flat panels * Creating a cabling schematic design * Convert schematic into physical layout * Calculating the material list HORIZONTAL AND ADMINISTRATION - DATA CENTRE * Standard diagram recap: TIA-942 * Basic/Reduced/Typical data centre setup * Traditional 3 layers network design/ Spine and Leaf network design * Select termination hardware * Administration design * ToR/EoR/Spine & Leaf cabling design * Network and cabling resiliency * Create cabling schematic design for ToR/EoR * Convert into patch panel/rack layout * Calculate the material list for ToR/EoR BUILDING BACKBONE - COMMERCIAL BUILDING * Backbone diagram * Calculate the copper backbone requirements per Telecom Room (TR) * Calculate the fibre backbone requirements per Telecom Room * Summarize the building backbone requirements * Recognised cables * Backbone Patch panels * The maximum backbone distances * Create cabling schematic design * Converting the schematic design into patch panel/ rack layout BUILDING BACKBONE - DATA CENTRE * TIA-942 based backbone topology * TIA-942 backbone requirements * Recognised backbone cable * ToR/EoR/Spine and Leaf * Backbone distance estimation * Resiliency of backbone cable routes * Creating cabling schematic design * Converting the schematic design into patch panel/ rack layout * Field and Fusion Termination for fibre connectors * Pre-terminated fibre trunk and copper cables ARCHITECTURAL CONSIDERATIONS * ANSI/TIA569-D Cable pathway and spaces * Common requirements for the rooms * Definition of the rooms * Entrance Room/Demarcation * Ceiling and floor pathways types * Cable trays/basket/ladder/conduit * Inner duct/sleeve/slot * Calculating of pathway size * Cable run best practices * Cable management/AIM * Grounding and bonding * Separation distance requirements for copper cabling to power cabling * Fire stopping * Fire rated barrier * Fire rated jacket cable CAMPUS / OUTDOOR BACKBONE * Common campus cable installation and cable types : Aerial cable / Direct-buried / Underground in-conduit * Outdoor cable installation planning * Lightning / surge protection * Approved ground for surge protector * Creating a schematic diagram * Converting a schematic into a physical layout SITE INSPECTION AND TESTING * Visual site inspection notes * Installation common issues * Copper testing standard * Permanent link / Channel / Patch cord / MPTL testing configuration * Fibre connectors * Fibre testing standard * Tier 1 & 2 certification * Fibre link definition * Fibre testing steps * Fibre inspection and cleaning * Calibrating the test sets - 3 methods * Setting up mandrel for testing * Fibre loss budget calculation * G.657 Bend insensitive fibre * Optical Time-Domain Reflectometer (OTDR) EXAM - CERTIFIED NETWORK CABLING DESIGN PROFESSIONAL (CNCDP©) * The exam is a 60-minute closed book exam, with 40 multiple-choice questions. * The candidate requires a minimum of 27 correct answers to pass the exam. ADDITIONAL COURSE DETAILS: Nexus Humans Certified Network Cabling Design Professional (CNCDP) 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 Certified Network Cabling Design Professional (CNCDP) 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 This course is designed for technical professionals who need to know how to deploy and manage a Cisco Firepower NGIPS in their network environment. Security administrators Security consultants Network administrators System engineers Technical support personnel Channel partners and resellers Overview After taking this course, you should be able to: Describe the components of Cisco Firepower Threat Defense and the managed device registration process Detail Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW) traffic control and configure the Cisco Firepower system for network discovery Implement access control policies and describe access control policy advanced features Configure security intelligences features and the Advanced Malware Protection (AMP) for Networks implementation procedure for file control and advanced malware protection Implement and manage intrusion and network analysis policies for NGIPS inspection Describe and demonstrate the detailed analysis techniques and reporting features provided by the Cisco Firepower Management Center Integrate the Cisco Firepower Management Center with an external logging destination Describe and demonstrate the external alerting options available to Cisco Firepower Management Center and configure a correlation policy Describe key Cisco Firepower Management Center software update and user account management features Identify commonly misconfigured settings within the Cisco Firepower Management Center and use basic commands to troubleshoot a Cisco Firepower Threat Defense device This course shows you how to deploy and use Cisco Firepower© Next-Generation Intrusion Prevention System (NGIPS). This hands-on course gives you the knowledge and skills to use the platform features and includes firewall security concepts, platform architecture and key features; in-depth event analysis including detection of network-based malware and file type, NGIPS tuning and configuration including application control, security intelligence, firewall, and network-based malware and file controls; Snort© rules language; file and malware inspection, security intelligence, and network analysis policy configuration designed to detect traffic patterns; configuration and deployment of correlation policies to take action based on events detected; troubleshooting; system and user administration tasks, and more. This course helps you prepare to take the exam, Securing Networks with Cisco Firepower (300-710 SNCF), which leads to CCNP Security and Cisco Certified Specialist ? Network Security Firepower certifications. The 300-710 SNCF exam has a second preparation course as well, Cisco© Securing Networks with Cisco© Firepower Next Generation Firewall (SSNGFW). You can take these courses in any order. COURSE OUTLINE * Cisco Firepower Threat Defense Overview * Cisco Firepower NGFW Device Configuration * Cisco Firepower NGFW Traffic Control * Cisco Firepower Discovery * Implementing Access Control Policies * Security Intelligence * File Control and Advanced Malware Protection * Next-Generation Intrusion Prevention Systems * Network Analysis Policies * Detailed Analysis Techniques * Cisco Firepower Platform Integration * Alerting and Correlation Policies * Performing System Administration * Troubleshooting Cisco Firepower

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for Network designers Sales engineers Wireless network engineers Overview Objectives After taking this course, you should be able to: Implement network settings to provide a secure wireless network infrastructure Implement a secure wireless client and troubleshoot wireless client connectivity issues Implement and troubleshoot QoS in wireless networks Implement and troubleshoot advanced capabilities in wireless network services The Implementing Cisco Enterprise Wireless Networks (ENWLSI) v1.1 course gives you the knowledge and skills needed to create a secure wireless network infrastructure and troubleshoot any related issues. You?ll learn how to implement and fortify a wireless network infrastructure using Cisco Identity Service Engine (ISE), Cisco Prime Infrastructure (PI), and Cisco Connect Mobile Experience to monitor and troubleshoot network issues.This course provides hands-on labs to reinforce concepts including deploying Cisco Prime Infrastructure Release 3.5, Cisco Catalyst© 9800 Wireless Controller Release, Cisco IOS XE Gibraltar 16.10, Cisco Digital Network Architecture (Cisco DNA) Center Release 1.2.8, Cisco Connected Mobile Experiences (CMX) Release 10.5, Cisco Mobility Services Engine (MSE) Release 8.0 features, and Cisco ISE Release 2.4.This course also helps you prepare to take the 300-430 Implementing Cisco Enterprise Wireless Networks (ENWLSI) exam, which is part of the new CCNP© Enterprise certification and the Cisco Certified Specialist - Enterprise Wireless Implementation certification. COURSE OUTLINE * Securing and Troubleshooting the Wireless Network Infrastructure * Implementing and Troubleshooting Secure Client Connectivity * Implementing and Troubleshooting Quality of Service (QoS) in Wireless Networks * Implementing and Troubleshooting Advanced Wireless Network Services LAB OUTLINE * Lab Familiarization (Base Learning Lab) * Configure Secure Management Access for Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers (WLCs) and Access Points (APs) * Add Network Devices and External Resources to Cisco Prime Infrastructure * Customize Cisco Prime Infrastructure for Network Monitoring * Capture a Successful AP Authentication * Implement Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA) Services for Central Mode WLANs * Implement AAA Services for FlexConnect Mode Wireless LANs (WLANs) * Configure Guest Services in the Wireless Network * Configure Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) in the Wireless Network * Capture Successful Client Authentications * Configure QoS in the Wireless Network for Voice and Video Services * Configure Cisco Application Visibility and Control (AVC) in the Wireless Network * Configure multicast DNS (mDNS) in the Wireless Network * Capture Successful QoS Traffic Marking in the Wireless Network * Configure, Detect, and Locate Services on the Cisco CMX ADDITIONAL COURSE DETAILS: Nexus Humans Cisco Implementing Cisco Enterprise Wireless Networks v1.1 (ENWLSI) 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 Enterprise Wireless Networks v1.1 (ENWLSI) 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 This course is for network professionals who need to learn the techniques to implement, configure, monitor, and support Service Provider VPN solutions based on MPLS backbones. Network administrators Network engineers Network supervisors Network managers Network Operations Center (NOC) personnel Network designers Network architects Channel partners Overview After taking this course, you should be able to: Describe VPN concepts and operation in a Service Provider environment Implement Layer 3 MPLS VPN operations in a Service Provider environment Implement Layer 3 Inter-domain MPLS VPN services traversing multiple Service Providers Implement Layer 3 Multicast MPLS VPN operations in a Service Provider environment Troubleshoot typical issues in Layer 3 MPLS VPN environments Implement Layer 2 VPN operations in a Service Provider environment Troubleshoot Layer 2 VPN issues in a Service Provider network Implement MPLS VPN solutions for IPv6 environments Troubleshoot MPLS VPN solutions for IPv6 environments The Implementing Cisco Service Provider VPN Services (SPVI) 5-day course prepares you to manage end-customer Virtual Private Network (VPN) environments built over a common service provider Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) backbone. You will complete hands-on labs to reinforce MPLS VPN fundamental concepts, benefits, and classification, MPLS components, MPLS control plane and data plane operations, MPLS VPN routing using Virtual Routing and Forwarding (VRF), Layer 2 and Layer 3 MPLS VPNs, IPv6 MPLS VPN implementations, IP Multicast VPNs, and shared services VPNs. The course also covers solutions for deploying MPLS VPN crossing multiple Service Provider domains that improve the use of network bandwidth.The course qualifies for 40 Cisco Continuing Education credits (CE) towards recertification.This course prepares you for the 300-515 Implementing Cisco© Service Provider VPN Services (SPVI) exam. By passing this exam, you earn the Cisco Certified Specialist - Service Provider VPN Services Implementation certification, and you satisfy the concentration exam requirement for the CCNP© Service Provider certification.This course will help you:Gain valuable skills in reinforcing MPLS VPN fundamental concepts, benefits, and classificationsLearn to configure optional paths for traffic to avoid network congestionPrepare to take the 300-515 SPVI exam INTRODUCING VPN SERVICES * VPN Fundamentals * MPLS VPN Control Plane Operation TROUBLESHOOTING MPLS VPN UNDERLAY * Troubleshoot Core Interior Gateway Protocol (IGP) * Troubleshoot Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) IMPLEMENTING LAYER 3 MPLS VPNS * Multiprotocol BGP (MP-BGP) Routing Requirements in MPLS VPNs * Provider Edge to Customer Edge (PE-to-CE) Routing Requirements in Layer 3 MPLS VPNs IMPLEMENTING LAYER 3 INTERDOMAIN MPLS VPNS * Inter-Autonomous System (AS) for Layer 3 MPLS VPNs * Content Security and Control (CSC) for Layer 3 MPLS VPNs IMPLEMENTING LAYER 3 MULTICAST MPLS VPNS * Multicast VPN (MVPN) Fundamentals * Implement Intranet MVPN TROUBLESHOOTING INTRA-AS LAYER 3 VPNS * Troubleshoot PE-CE Connectivity * Troubleshoot PE-to-Route Reflecto IMPLEMENTING LAYER 2 VPNS * Layer 2 Service Architecture and Carrier Ethernet Services * Refresh on Traditional Ethernet LAN (E-LAN), E-Line, and E-Tree Solutions TROUBLESHOOTING LAYER 2 VPNS * Troubleshoot Common Issues for Traditional E-Line, E-LAN, and E-Tree Ethernet Solutions * Troubleshoot Common Issues for Ethernet VPN (EVPN) Native, EVPN Virtual Private Wire Service (VPWS), and EVPN Integrated Routing and Bridging (IRB) Solutions IMPLEMENTING LAYER 3 IPV6 MPLS VPNS * Classical Solutions for Deploying IPv6 over IPv4 Environments * Using 6VPE to Deploy IPv6 Connectivity over MPLS Environment TROUBLESHOOTING LAYER 3 IPV6 MPLS VPNS * Troubleshooting PE-to-PE Connectivity ADDITIONAL COURSE DETAILS: Nexus Humans Cisco Implementing Cisco Service Provider VPN Services 1.0 (SPVI) 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 Service Provider VPN Services 1.0 (SPVI) 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 To fully benefit from this course, you should have three to five years of experience designing and implementing applications that are built on top of Cisco platforms. This course is appropriate for: Network engineers expanding their skill-base to include software and automation Developers expanding expertise in automation and DevOps Solution architects moving to the Cisco ecosystem Infrastructure developers designing hardened production environments The job roles best suited to the material in this course are: Senior network automation engineer Senior software developer Senior system integration programmer Additional job roles that could find this course useful are: Senior infrastructure architect Senior network designer Senior test development engineer Students preparing for Cisco Certified DevNet Professional and Cisco Certified DevNet Specialist - Core certification will also find this material useful. Overview After taking this course, you should be able to: Describe the architectural traits and patterns that improve application maintainability Describe the architectural traits and patterns that improve application serviceability Identify steps to design and build a ChatOps application Implement robust Representational State Transfer (REST) API integrations with network error handling, pagination, and error flow control Describe the necessary steps for securing user and system data in applications Describe the necessary steps for securing applications Identify common tasks in automated application release process Describe best practices for application deployment Describe methodologies for designing distributed systems Describe the concepts of infrastructure configuration management and device automation Utilize Yet Another Next Generation (YANG) data models to describe network configurations and telemetry Compare various relational and nonrelational database types and how to select the appropriate type based on requirements In this course, you will learn how to implement network applications using Cisco© platforms as a base, from initial software design to diverse system integration, as well as testing and deployment automation. The course gives you hands-on experience solving real world problems using Cisco Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) and modern development tools. This course helps you prepare for Cisco DevNet Professional certification and for professional-level network automation engineer roles. COURSE OUTLINE * DESIGNING FOR MAINTAINABILITY (SELF-STUDY) * DESIGNING FOR SERVICEABILITY (SELF-STUDY) * IMPLEMENTING CHATOPS APPLICATION * DESCRIBING ADVANCED REST API INTEGRATION * SECURING APPLICATION DATA (SELF-STUDY) * SECURING WEB AND MOBILE APPLICATIONS (SELF-STUDY) * AUTOMATING APPLICATION-RELEASE * DEPLOYING APPLICATIONS * UNDERSTANDING DISTRIBUTED SYSTEMS * ORCHESTRATING NETWORK AND INFRASTRUCTURE * MODELING DATA WITH YANG * USING RELATIONAL AND NON-RELATIONAL DATABASES (SELF-STUDY) * PLEASE NOTE:This class includes lecture sections and self-study sections. In instructor-led classes, lectures are delivered in real-time, either in person or via video conferencing. In e-learning courses, the lectures are on recorded videos. In both versions, you will need to review self-study sections on your own before taking the certification exam. ADDITIONAL COURSE DETAILS: Nexus Humans Cisco Developing Applications Using Cisco Core Platforms and APIs v1.0 (DEVCOR) 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 Developing Applications Using Cisco Core Platforms and APIs v1.0 (DEVCOR) 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 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 70 Days 420 CPD hours Cisco Learning Library: Networking offers a subscription to all Cisco core online networking training, including product training, technology training, and certifications such as Cisco Routing and Switching, Wireless, Design, and Network Programmability.This comprehensive technical training library includes full-length, interactive certification courses, additional product and technology training with labs, and thousands of reference materials. NETWORKING LIBRARY CERTIFICATION COURSES CCNA * Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions (CCNA) v1.0 CCNP ENTERPRISE * Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies (ENCOR) v1.0 * Implementing Cisco Enterprise Advanced Routing and Services (ENARSI) v1.0 * Implementing Cisco SD-WAN Solutions (SDWAN300) v1.0 * Designing Cisco Enterprise Networks (ENSLD) v1.0 * Designing Cisco Enterprise Wireless Networks (ENWLSD) v1.0 * Implementing Cisco Enterprise Wireless Networks (ENWLSI) v1.1 * Implementing Automation for Cisco Enterprise Solutions (ENAUI) v1.0 CCIE ENTERPRISE INFRASTRUCTURE * Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies (ENCOR) v1.0 CCIE ENTERPRISE WIRELESS * Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies (ENCOR) v1.0 PRODUCT AND TECHNOLOGY TRAINING * Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions (CCNA) v1.0 * Developing Applications and Automating Workflows Using Cisco Core Platforms (DEVASC) v1.0 * Developing Applications Using Cisco Core Platforms and APIs (DEVCOR) v1.0 * Developing Solutions Using Cisco IoT and Edge Platforms (DEVIOT) v1.0 * Implementing DevOps Solutions and Practices Using Cisco Platforms (DEVOPS) v1.0 * Developing Applications for Cisco Webex and Webex Devices (DEVWBX) v1.0 * Implementing Automation for Cisco Enterprise Solutions (ENAUI) v1.0 * Implementing Automation for Cisco Collaboration Solutions (CLAUI) v1.0 * Implementing Automation for Cisco Data Center Solutions (DCAUI) v1.0 * Implementing Automation for Cisco Security Solutions (SAUI) v1.0 * Implementing Automation for Cisco Service Provider Solutions (SPAUI) v1.0 * Introducing Automation for Cisco Solutions (CSAU) v1.0 * Cisco Certified Technician Supporting Cisco Routing and Switching Network Devices (RSTECH) v3.0 * Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies (ENCOR) v1.0 * Implementing Cisco Enterprise Advanced Routing and Services (ENARSI) v1.0 * Implementing Cisco SD-WAN Solutions (SDWAN300) v1.0 * Designing Cisco Enterprise Networks (ENSLD) v1.0 * Implementing Cisco Enterprise Wireless Networks (ENWLSI) v1.1 * Cisco NCS 2000 Deploying 96-Channel Flex Spectrum (OPT201) v3.0 * Cisco Digital Network Architecture Implementation Essentials (DNAIE) v2.0 * Understanding Cisco Industrial IoT Networking Foundation (INFND) v1.0 * Programming Use Cases for Cisco Digital Network Architecture v1.0 (DNAPUC) v1.0 * Engineering Cisco Meraki Solutions Part 1 (ECMS1) v1.0 * Deploying Cisco SD-Access (ENSDA) v1.1 * Cisco SD-WAN Operation and Deployment (ENSDW) v1.0 * Introduction to Cisco IOS XR (IOSXR100) v2.0 * Cisco IOS XR System Administration (IOSXR200) v1.1 * Cisco IOS XR Basic Troubleshooting (IOSXR201) v1.1 * Cisco ASR 9000 Series IOS XR 64-Bit Software Migration and Operational Enhancements (IOSXR211) v1.0 * Cisco IOS XR Layer 3 VPN Implementation and Verification (IOSXR301) v1.1 * Cisco IOS XRMulticast Routing Implementation and Verification (IOSXR302) v1.1 * Cisco IOS XR Broadband Network Gateway Implementation and Verification (IOSXR304) v1.0 * NSO Essentials for Programmers and Network Architects (NSO201) v3.0 * Cisco NSO Administration and DevOps (NSO303) v3.0 * Cisco Optical Technology Advanced (OPT300) v2.0 * Implementing Segment Routing on Cisco IOS XR (SEGRTE201) v2.0 * Operating and Implementing Cisco WAN Automation Engine (WAE200) v3.0 * Implementing Cisco Virtual Wide Area Application Services (VWAAS) v1.0 * Configuring and Operating Cisco EPN Manager (EPNM100) v3.0 * Cisco Elastic Services Controller (ESC300) v2.0 PRODUCT AND TECHNOLOGY TRAINING * Deploying Cloud Connect Solutions with Cisco Cloud Services Router 1000V (CLDCSR) v1.0 * Implementing Cisco Multicast (MCAST) v2.0 * Cisco Prime Central Intermediate ? Administration and Operations (CPCI-AO) v1.0 * Cisco Prime Network Intermediate ? Administration and Operation (CPNI-AO) v1.1 * Cisco Prime Provisioning (CPP) v6.5 * Cisco Prime Performance Manager (CPPERF) v1.0 * Implementing Cisco Catalyst 9000 Switches (ENC9K) v1.0 * Cisco Aggregation Services Router 9000 Series Essentials (ASR9KE) v6.0 * Network Convergence System 5500 Series Router (NCS5500HW) v1.0 * Cisco DNA Center Fast-Start Use Cases (A-SDA-FASTSTART) * Getting Started with DNA Center Assurance (A-DNAC-ASSUR) v1.0 * Overview of Cisco DNA Center Fast Start Use Cases for System Engineers (P-SDA-SYSEF) * Planning and Deploying SD-Access Fundamentals (For Customers) (CUST-SDA-FUND) v1.0 * Preparing the Identity Services Engine (ISE) for SD-Access (For Customers) (CUST-SDA-ISE) v1.0 * SD-Access 1.2 Update Supplement (A-SDA-12UPDT) * The SD-WAN Mastery Collection - Getting Started (For Customers) v1.0 (A-SDW-START) * The SD-WAN Mastery Collection - Deploying the Data Plane (For Customers) v1.0 (A-SDW-DATPLN) * The SD-WAN Mastery Collection - Developing the Overlay Topology (For Customers) v1.0 (A-SDW-OVRLAY) * The SD-WAN Mastery Collection - Managing the Application Experience (For Customers) v1.0 (A-SDW-APPEXP) * The SD-WAN Mastery Collection - Bringing Up the Control Plane Devices (For Customers) v1.0 (A-SDW-CTRPLN) * Securing Branch Internet and Cloud Access with Cisco SD-WAN (A-SDW-BRSEC) * Programming for Network Engineers (PRNE) v1.0 * Cisco Optical Technology Intermediate (OPT200) v2.0 * Advanced Implementing and Troubleshooting MPLS VPN Networks (AMPLS) * BGP Bootcamp (BGP) * Building Core Networks with OSPF, IS-IS, BGP and MPLS Bootcamp (BCN) * Configuring BGP on Cisco Routers (BGP) v4.0 * Implementing Cisco MPLS v3.0 * Internetworking Technology Overview (ITO) * Introduction to IP Multicast Bootcamp * Introduction to IPsec VPN Bootcamp (IPsec VPN) * Introduction to IPv6 Bootcamp (IPv6) * Introduction to MPLS-VPN Bootcamp (MPLS-VPN) * LAN Switching Bootcamp (LAN-SW) * RP Bootcamp * Troubleshooting for Network Support Engineers

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for This course will help you: Prepare for entry-level job roles in the high-demand area of data center environments Prepare for courses that support the Cisco Certified Network Professional Data Center certification exams Gain knowledge and hands-on skills through Cisco's unique combination of lessons and hands-on practice using enterprise-grade Cisco learning technologies, data center equipment, and software Overview After taking this course, you should be able to: Describe the foundations of data center networking Describe Cisco Nexus products and explain the basic Cisco NX-OS functionalities and tools Describe Layer 3 first-hop redundancy Describe Cisco Fabric Extender (FEX) connectivity Describe Ethernet port channels and virtual port channel (VPCs) Introduce switch virtualization, machine virtualization, and network virtualization Compare storage connectivity options in the data center Describe Fibre Channel communication between the initiator server and the target storage Describe Fibre Channel zone types and their uses Describe N-Port Virtualization (NPV) and N-Port Identifier Virtualization (NPIV) Describe data center Ethernet enhancements that provide a lossless fabric Describe Fibre Channel over Ethernet FCoE Describe data center server connectivity Describe Cisco UCS Manager Describe the purpose and advantages of APIs Describe Cisco ACI Describe the basic concepts of cloud computing The Understanding Cisco Data Center Foundations (DCFNDU) v1.0 course helps you prepare for entry-level data center roles. In this course, you will learn the foundational knowledge and skills you need to configure Cisco© data center technologies including: networking, virtualization, storage area networking, and unified computing. You will get an introduction to Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (Cisco ACI), automation and cloud computing. You will get hands-on experience with configuring features on Cisco Nexus Operating System (Cisco NX-OS) and Cisco Unified Computing System (Cisco UCS). This course also earns you 30 Continuing Education (CE) credits towards recertification. DESCRIBING THE DATA CENTER NETWORK ARCHITECTURES * Cisco Data Center Architecture Overview * Three-Tier Network: Core, Aggregation, and Access * Spine-and-Leaf Network * Two-Tier Storage Network DESCRIBING THE CISCO NEXUS FAMILY AND CISCO NX-OS SOFTWARE * Cisco Nexus Data Center Product Overview * Cisco NX-OS Software Architecture * Cisco NX-OS Software CLI Tools * Cisco NX-OS Virtual Routing and Forwarding DESCRIBING LAYER 3 FIRST-HOP REDUNDANCY * Default Gateway Redundancy * Hot Standby Router Protocol * Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol * Gateway Load Balancing Protocol DESCRIBING CISCO FEX * Server Deployment Models * Cisco FEX Technology * Cisco FEX Traffic Forwarding * Cisco Adapter FEX DESCRIBING PORT CHANNELS AND VPCS * Ethernet Port Channels * Virtual Port Channels * Supported VPC Topologies DESCRIBING SWITCH VIRTUALIZATION * Cisco Nexus Switch Basic Components * Virtual Routing and Forwarding * Cisco Nexus 7000 Virtual Device Contexts (VDCs) * VDC Types * VDC Resource Allocation * VDC Management DESCRIBING MACHINE VIRTUALIZATION * Virtual Machines * Hypervisor * VM Manager DESCRIBING NETWORK VIRTUALIZATION * Overlay Network Protocols * Virtual Extensible LAN (VXLAN) Overlay * VXLAN Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) Ethernet VPN (EVPN) Control Plane * VXLAN Data Plane * Cisco Nexus 1000VE Series Virtual Switch * VMware vSphere Virtual Switches INTRODUCING BASIC DATA CENTER STORAGE CONCEPTS * Storage Connectivity Options in the Data Center * Fibre Channel Storage Networking * Virtual Storage Area Network (VSAN) Configuration and Verification DESCRIBING FIBRE CHANNEL COMMUNICATION BETWEEN THE INITIATOR SERVER AND THE TARGET STORAGE * Fibre Channel Layered Model * Fabric Login (FLOGI) Process * Fibre Channel Flow Control DESCRIBING FIBRE CHANNEL ZONE TYPES AND THEIR USES * Fibre Channel Zoning * Zoning Configuration * Zoning Management DESCRIBING CISCO NPV MODE AND NPIV * Cisco NPV Mode * NPIV Mode DESCRIBING DATA CENTER ETHERNET ENHANCEMENTS * Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) Data Center Bridging * Priority Flow Control * Enhanced Transmission Selection * Data Center Bridging Exchange (DCBX) Protocol * Congestion Notification DESCRIBING FCOE * Cisco Unified Fabric * FCoE Architecture * FCoE Initialization Protocol * FCoE Adapters DESCRIBING CISCO UCS COMPONENTS * Physical Cisco UCS Components * Cisco Fabric Interconnect Product Overview * Cisco I/O Module (IOM) Product Overview * Cisco UCS Mini * Cisco Integrated Management Controller (IMC) Supervisor * Cisco Intersight? DESCRIBING CISCO UCS MANAGER * Cisco UCS Manager Overview * Identity and Resource Pools for Hardware Abstraction * Service Profiles and Service Profile Templates * Cisco UCS Central Overview * Cisco HyperFlex? Overview USING APIS * Common Programmability Protocols and Methods * How to Choose Models and Processes DESCRIBING CISCO ACI * Cisco ACI Overview * Multitier Applications in Cisco ACI * Cisco ACI Features * VXLAN in Cisco ACI * Unicast Traffic in Cisco ACI * Multicast Traffic in Cisco ACI * Cisco ACI Programmability * Common Programming Tools and Orchestration Options DESCRIBING CLOUD COMPUTING * Cloud Computing Overview * Cloud Deployment Models * Cloud Computing Services ADDITIONAL COURSE DETAILS: Nexus Humans Cisco Understanding Cisco Data Center Foundations v1.1 (DCFNDU) 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 Understanding Cisco Data Center Foundations v1.1 (DCFNDU) 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 This course is for wireless engineers who work in the following roles: Consulting systems engineer Network administrator Network engineer Network manager Sales engineer Systems engineer Technical solutions architect Wireless design engineer Wireless engineer Overview After taking this course, you should be able to: Describe and implement a Cisco-recommended structured design methodology Describe and implement industry standards, amendments, certifications, and Requests For Comments (RFCs) Describe and implement Cisco enhanced wireless features Describe and implement the wireless design process Describe and implement specific vertical designs Describe and implement site survey processes Describe and implement network validation processes The Designing Cisco Enterprise Wireless Networks (ENWLSD) v1.1 course gives you the knowledge you need to design Cisco© wireless networks. The course covers design specifics from scenario design concepts through the installation phase and into post-deployment validation.This course, including the self-paced material, helps prepare you to take the exam, Designing Cisco Enterprise Wireless Networks (300-425 ENWLSD), which leads to to the new CCNP© Enterprise and Cisco Certified Specialist ? Enterprise Wireless Design certifications. DESCRIBING AND IMPLEMENTING A STRUCTURED WIRELESS DESIGN METHODOLOGY * Importance of Planning Wireless Design with a Structured Methodology * Cisco Structured Design Model * Cisco Design Guides and Cisco Validated Designs for Wireless Networks * Role of the Project Manager When Designing Wireless Networks DESCRIBING AND IMPLEMENTING INDUSTRY PROTOCOLS AND STANDARDS * Wireless Standards Bodies * Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) 802.11 Standard and Amendments * Wi-Fi Alliance (WFA) Certifications * Relevant Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) Wireless RFCs * Practice Activity DESCRIBING AND IMPLEMENTING CISCO ENHANCED WIRELESS FEATURES * Hardware and Software Choices for a Wireless Network Design * Cisco Infrastructure Settings for Wireless Network Design * Cisco Enhanced Wireless Features EXAMINING CISCO MOBILITY AND ROAMING * Mobility and Intercontroller Mobility in a Wireless Network * Optimize Client Roaming in a Wireless Network * Cisco Workgroup Bridge (WGB) and WGB Roaming in a Wireless Network DESCRIBING AND IMPLEMENTING THE WIRELESS DESIGN PROCESS * Overview of Wireless Design Process * Meet with the Customer to Discuss the Wireless Network Design * Customer Information Gathering for a Wireless Network Design * Design the Wireless Network * Deployment of the Wireless Network * Validation and Final Adjustments of the Wireless Network * Wireless Network Design Project Documents and Deliverables DESCRIBING AND IMPLEMENTING SPECIFIC VERTICAL DESIGNS * Designs for Wireless Applications * Wireless Network Design Within the Campus * Extend Wireless Networks to the Branch Sites EXAMINING SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS IN ADVANCED WIRELESS DESIGNS * High-Density Designs in Wireless Networks * Introducing Location and Cisco Connected Mobile Experiences (CMX) Concepts * Design for Location * FastLocate and HyperLocation * Bridges and Mesh in a Wireless Network Design * Redundancy and High Availability in a Wireless Network DESCRIBING AND IMPLEMENTING THE SITE SURVEY PROCESSES * Site Survey Types * Special Arrangements Needed for Site Surveys * Safety Aspects to be Considered During Site Surveys * Site Survey Tools in Cisco Prime Infrastructure * Third-Party Site Survey Software and Hardware Tools DESCRIBING AND IMPLEMENTING WIRELESS NETWORK VALIDATION PROCESSES * Post-installation Wireless Network Validation * Making Post-installation Changes to a Wireless Network * Wireless Network Handoff to the Customer * Installation Report