291 Network & Security courses in Edinburgh

JENKINS TRAINING COURSE DESCRIPTION An introduction to Continuous Integration and development (CI/CD) in network automation using Jenkins. The course focusses specifically on the network Devops case of using Jenkins. WHAT WILL YOU LEARN * Explain how Jenkins can help with network automation. * Configure Jenkins for network Devops. * Use Jenkins for network automation. JENKINS TRAINING COURSE DETAILS * Who will benefit: Network engineers. * Prerequisites: TCP/IP Foundation * Duration 1 day JENKINS TRAINING COURSE CONTENTS * What is Jenkins? DevOps, CI/CD, version control systems, git, automating execution of tasks, Jenkins job, Jenkins pipeline, Jenkins plugins, CI server. Hands on Installing Jenkins. * Example pipeline for network automation YAML, GitHub, Jenkins, ansible, network devices. Hands on Investigating a workflow: Auto deploying network configurations. * Configuring Jenkins Code repository, build triggers, gerrit and reviews, build environment. A Jenkins job, build step, post build actions, running a Jenkins job, build log, home directory. Hands on Configuring Jenkins. * CI using Jenkins Branches, pipeline, git, the git plugin. Hands on A Jenkins job to poll, build and unit test network configurations.

TELECOMMS TRAINING COURSE DESCRIPTION A comprehensive tour of the telecommunications technologies and terminology currently in use, and under development. WHAT WILL YOU LEARN * List and describe components of the PSTN. * Explain how calls are made over the PSTN * Compare analog and digital transmission methods. * Describe the technologies within the transport plane. * Recognise the benefits of extra features available in today's telephone networks. TELECOMMS TRAINING COURSE DETAILS * Who will benefit: Anyone new to the Telecommunications industry. * Prerequisites: None. * Duration 2 days TELECOMMS TRAINING COURSE CONTENTS * Telephone network architecture Handsets, local loop, distribution points, Local exchanges, main telephone switches, PBXs. * Making a call - some basics Telephone call components, how a telephone call works, accessing the local exchange, loop disconnect, DTMF, standards, E.164, PSTN routing, Intelligent Networks, Special Rate Services. * Analogue vs Digital Voice characteristics, PSTN bandwidth, analogue signalling, Digital encoding, PCM and the 64k, ADPCM and other voice compression methods. * PBXs PABX, Call processing, networking PBXs, PBX facilities, bandwidth, blocking probability and Erlangs, Erlang models, using Erlang tables. * Transmission methods Two wire transmission, 64k circuits, Nx64, E1, 2 wire to 4 wire conversion, echo, echo suppression, echo cancellers, twisted pair, coax, fibre optic, power lines, satellite systems, microwave. * Signalling Analogue signalling, loop start, earth calling, E&M, AC15. Digital signalling -CAS, robbed bits and E1 slot 16 signalling. Digital signalling CCS, Q.931, SS7, Q.SIG, DPNSS, DASS2. * Transport planes PDH, PDH issues, SDH, SDH architecture, SDH standards, SDH bit rates, SDH mulitplexors, DWDM. * Networks Circuit Switched Networks, TDM, Packet Switched Networks, Frame Relay, Message Switching, Circuit Switching, STDM, Cell Switching, ATM, ATM cells, ATM traffic parameters, ATM QoS, MPLS. * Other network access Modems, modulation, speeds, ISDN, BRI, PRI, xDSL, SDSL, ADSL. * Other Services Centrex, VPNs, FeatureNet, CTI, Call Processing Systems, Voice Mail, Automated Attendant Systems, Interactive Voice Response, Call Management Systems, Call Conferencing, Star Services. * Mobile communications 3 types of wireless telephone, mobile generations, base stations, cells, GSM, GPRS, 3G, UMTS, WCDMA, 4G, LTE. * VoIP overview What is VoIP, VoIP benefits, What is IP? The IP header, Packetising voice, VoIP addressing, H.323, SIP, RTP. Bandwidth requirements.

REGULAR EXPRESSIONS TRAINING COURSE DESCRIPTION Regular expressions are an extremely powerful tool for manipulating text and data. They are now standard features in a wide range of languages and popular tools, including Python and MySQL. Regular expressions allow you to code complex and subtle text processing that you never imagined could be automated. Once you've mastered regular expressions, they'll become an invaluable part of your toolkit. You will wonder how you ever got by without them. WHAT WILL YOU LEARN * Use Regular Expressions. * Troubleshoot Regular Expressions. * Compare RE features among different versions. * Explain how the regular expression engine works. * Optimize REs. * Match what you want, not what you don't want. REGULAR EXPRESSIONS TRAINING COURSE DETAILS * Who will benefit: Anyone looking to use regular expressions. * Prerequisites: None. * Duration 1 day REGULAR EXPRESSIONS TRAINING COURSE CONTENTS * Introduction to Regular Expressions Solving real problems, REs as a language, the filename analogy, language analogy, RE frame of mind, searching text files: egrep, egrep metacharacters, start and end of the line, character classes, matching any character with dot, alternation, ignoring differences in capitalization, word boundaries, optional items, other quantifiers: repetition, parentheses and backreferences, the great escape, expanding the foundation, linguistic diversification, the goal of a RE, more examples, RE nomenclature, Improving on the status quo. * Extended introductory examples A short introduction to Perl, matching text with regular expressions, toward a more real-world example, side effects of a successful match, Intertwined regular expression, intermission, modifying text with regular expressions, example: form letter, example: prettifying a stock price, automated editing, a small mail utility, adding commas to a number with lookaround, text-to-HTML conversion, that doubled-word thing. * Regular expression features and flavours The regex landscape, origins of REs, care and handling of REs, Integrated handling, procedural and object-oriented handling, search-and-replace example. strings character encodings and modes, strings as REs, character-encoding issues, unicode, regex modes and match modes, common metacharacters and features, character representations, character classes and class-like constructs, anchors and other 'zero-width assertions', comments and mode modifiers, grouping capturing conditionals and control. * The mechanics of expression processing Two kinds of engines, new standards, regex engine types, from the department of redundancy department, testing the engine type, match basics, about the examples, rule 1: the match that begins earliest wins, engine pieces and parts, rule 2: the standard quantifiers are greedy, regex-directed versus text-directed, NFA engine: regex-directed, DFA engine: text-directed, first thoughts: NFA and DFA in comparison, backtracking, two important points on backtracking, saved states, backtracking and greediness, more about greediness and backtracking, problems of greediness, multi-character 'quotes', lazy quantifiers, greediness and laziness, laziness and backtracking, possessive quantifiers and atomic grouping, possessive quantifiers ?, +, *+, ++ and {m,n}+, the backtracking of lookaround, is alternation greedy? taking advantage of ordered alternation, NFA DFA and posix, the longest-leftmost', posix and the longest-leftmost rule, speed and efficiency. * Practical regex techniques Continuation lines, matching an IP address, working with filenames, matching balanced sets of parentheses, watching out for unwanted matches, matching delimited text, knowing your data and making assumptions, stripping leading and trailing whitespace, matching and HTML tag, matching an HTML link, examining an HTTP URL, validating a hostname, plucking a hostname, plucking a URL, parsing CSV files. * Crafting an efficient expression Efficiency vs. correctness, localizing greediness, global view of backtracking, more work for POSIX NFA, work required during a non-match, being more specific, alternation can be expensive, benchmarking, know what you re measuring, benchmarking with Python, common optimisations, the mechanics of regex application, pre-application optimizations, optimizations with the transmission, optimization of the regex itself, techniques for faster expressions, common sense techniques, expose literal text, expose anchors, lazy versus greedy: be specific, split into multiple REs, mimic initial-character discrimination, use atomic grouping and possessive quantifiers, lead the engine to a match, unrolling the loop, observations, using atomic grouping and possessive quantifiers, short unrolling examples, unrolling C comments, the free flowing regex, a helping hand to guide the match, a well-guided regex is a fast regex.

WIFI DEMYSTIFIED TRAINING COURSE DESCRIPTION A concise overview aimed at less technical staff requiring an overview of WiFi networks. The course covers the technologies at a high level allowing delegates to discuss WiFi networks with others recognising the buzzwords used. The course will also allow the delegates to recognise the issues involved in planning and installing WiFi networks as well as securing them. WHAT WILL YOU LEARN * Recognise the different WiFi technologies available. * Describe the architecture of WiFi networks including the role of Access Points. * Recognise the distance limitations of WiFi networks. * Describe the buzzwords used in WiFi. * Recognise the security issues of WiFi networks. WIFI DEMYSTIFIED TRAINING COURSE DETAILS * Who will benefit: Anyone working with WiFi networks. * Prerequisites: None. * Duration 1 day WIFI DEMYSTIFIED TRAINING COURSE CONTENTS * Introduction When to use wireless, when to use wired, WiFi technologies: 802.11, 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, WiFi speeds and distances, comparison to other wireless technologies, 802.15 (Bluetooth), 802.16 (WiMax). * Simple WiFi networks Network cards, Antennae, Access Points, WiFi routers. * Enterprise WiFi networks SSIDs, Multiple WiFi networks, Repeaters, Wireless bridges, Controller based access points, Wireless switches, Power Over Ethernet. * RF site surveys Steps and techniques, tools, analysing the feasibility of WiFi, range, performance, roaming. * Security How safe are WiFi networks? Encryption, Authentication, WEP WPA WPA2. 802.1x, EAP, RADIUS.

ESSENTIAL DHCP TRAINING COURSE DESCRIPTION Almost all businesses use DHCP. This course builds on delegates existing IP knowledge and focuses on IP Address management using DHCP. Also covered is the role of DHCP in plug and play environments. WHAT WILL YOU LEARN * Explain how DHCP works. * Configure DHCP servers. * Troubleshoot DHCP. ESSENTIAL DHCP TRAINING COURSE DETAILS * Who will benefit: Anyone working with TCP/IP. * Prerequisites: TCP/IP Foundation for engineers * Duration 1 day ESSENTIAL DHCP TRAINING COURSE CONTENTS * Introduction What is DHCP?, IP configuration: Address, mask, default gateway, DNS. History of DHCP: RARP, BOOTP. Hands on Client configuration, releasing and renewing. * DHCP servers Installation. Base configuration: Scope. Lease period. DHCP options. Hands on Server setup, Impact of lease times. Server monitoring. * How DHCP works Client states. Obtaining, renewing leases. DHCP messages: DISCOVER, OFFER, REQUEST, NAK, ACK, DECLINE, RELEASE, INFORM. Hands on Troubleshooting DHCP using Wireshark. * DHCP architecture DHCP relay agents. Server platforms, resilience, DHCP fail over, split scopes. Dynamic DNS and DHCP. Hands on DDNS, routers, Troubleshooting.

DEVOPS DEMYSTIFIED TRAINING COURSE DESCRIPTION This course is an introduction to DevOps. The course emphasizes communication, collaboration , integration, and automation to improve the workflow between developers and IT operations professionals. Improved workflows lead to more opportunities to design software and services in a more agile fashion. This course is a basis for discovering the most important DevOps concepts and to understand the principles and methods behind this. The course will leave you with the inspiration to be the advocate of change. WHAT WILL YOU LEARN * Explain DevOps principles. * Describe the relationship between Agile , Lean and IT Service Management ( ITSM). * Describe methods for automation and technology factors. * Describe considerations when changing. * Describe challenges, risks and critical success factors. DEVOPS DEMYSTIFIEDS TRAINING COURSE DETAILS * Who will benefit: Non-technical staff involved with DevOps. * Prerequisites: None. * Duration 1 day DEVOPS DEMYSTIFIED TRAINING COURSE CONTENTS * Why DevOps? From a business perspective From an IT perspective Stereotypes of Dev and Ops: perception and reality * What is DevOps? Introduction DevOps Goals DevOps Added value of DevOps Proven Results DevOps for businesses DevOps principles (The Three Ways) * DevOps and other frameworks DevOps and Agile DevOps and Lean DevOps and IT Service Management * DevOps culture Characteristics of a DevOps culture Organizational Considerations DevOps DevOps stakeholders DevOps roles DevOps teams DevOps organizational structures * DevOps methods Continuous Integration Continuous delivery Continuous deployment Value stream mapping Kanban Theory of Constraints Improvement Kata Deming's quality circle ITSM processes DevOps and Automation * Methods for DevOps automation Longevity and tools categories DevOps applications Transitioning to a DevOps culture * Implementation Challenges, risks and critical success factors Measuring DevOps successes

INTERNET OF THINGS TRAINING COURSE DESCRIPTION A concise overview course covering The Internet of Things and the technologies involved. Particular emphasis is placed on the high level architecture of IoT and the benefits achievable. WHAT WILL YOU LEARN * Describe the structure of the IoT * List the technologies involved in IoT. * Explain how IoT works. INTERNET OF THINGS TRAINING COURSE DETAILS * Who will benefit: Non-technical staff working with IoT. * Prerequisites: None. * Duration 1 day INTERNET OF THINGS TRAINING COURSE CONTENTS * What is IoT The Internet, what is IoT? IoT and M2M, IoT technologies, IoT architecture. Wired and wireless communication. IoT applications; Smart houses, smart cities, smart cars, wearable, environment, other domain specific IoTs. * IoT architecture Physical objects, virtual objects, cloud computing, data capture, communications. Big data. * Components Hardware, sensors, actuators, chips, firmware, embedded systems. Open source platforms. Power options: Battery, solar, PoE. * IoT communication RF, ZigBee, Bluetooth, Bluetooth LE, RFID, WiFi, 802.11ah, mobile technologies. Wired. * Arduino (as an example) Microcontrollers, the platform, development, Arduino software, reading from sensors, I2C, SPI. Arduino and the Internet, HTTP, WiFi, GSM. The cloud and IoT: Pachube, nimbits, ThingSpeak * Security in IoT Authentication, Encryption, secure booting, firewalls.

NTP AND PTP TRAINING COURSE DESCRIPTION This course looks at timing and synchronization as provided by NTP and PTP. Hands on sessions primarily involve using Wireshark to analyse the protocols. WHAT WILL YOU LEARN * Recognise the importance of timing and synchronisation. * Explain how NTP works. * Explain how PTP works. NTP AND PTP TRAINING COURSE DETAILS * Who will benefit: Anyone using NTP or PTP but particularly relevant for those in the broadcast industry. * Prerequisites: TCP/IP foundation for engineers * Duration 1 day NTP AND PTP TRAINING COURSE CONTENTS * Introduction Clock drift. Timing and synchronization. Importance in computing. Importance in broadcasting. * NTP NTP versions, v0 to v4. Architecture. The intersection algorithm. Accuracy. Clock strata, Stratum 0, 1, 2 and 3. Protocol modes. Hands on NTP configuration * More NTP NTP packet header. Timestamps. Variables in the header. Clock synchronization algorithm. SNTP. The Windows Time service. Hands on Wireshark and NTP analysis. * PTP PTP v2, IEEE 1588. Architecture. Accuracy. Synchronization with PTP. Offset and delay. Hands on Analysing PTP packet flows. * More PTP Ordinary clocks, boundary clocks, masters and grandmasters. PTP specific switch types. Hardware time stamping. SMPTE ST2059-2. PTP packet header. PTP domains. Best master clock algorithm. Hands on More Wireshark and PTP.

PEERING AT LINX TRAINING COURSE DESCRIPTION A one or two day induction course covering the technical procedures of LINX along with correct interaction with LINX and LINX members. This course focuses on the implementation of the technologies within the LINX network. For those already competent in BGP the one day version of this course is sufficient. WHAT WILL YOU LEARN * Explain the role of LINX in the Internet. * Correctly connect to LINX. * Recognise the correct procedures for peering at LINX. * Use the current Best Current Practices. PEERING AT LINX TRAINING COURSE DETAILS * Who will benefit: Technical staff of new LINX members. Technical staff of companies preparing to join LINX. Non technical staff may also benefit from this course. * Prerequisites: None. (For technical staff with BGP knowledge 1 day) * Duration 1 to 2 days PEERING AT LINX TRAINING COURSE CONTENTS * Introduction and review Networks, The Internet, IP, routers, Autonomous systems, the structure of the Internet, the role of Internet Exchanges. BGP and peering. LINX, EuroIX, RIPE. What you get when you join LINX. LINX products: Connexions, Virtual PoPs, Colocation resales, LINX from anywhere. * LINX infrastructure The original architecture, The growth of LINX, the current topology. LINX London locations. Dual LAN topology. LON1, LON2. Use of MPLS to connect London sites. Regional peering: LINX NoVa, LINX Manchester, LINX Wales, LINX Scotland, ManxIX, JEDIX. * Connecting with LINX nnecting with LINX Locations. 1/10/100/400G. Interface specifications. Link aggregation. The racks and space provided, access to the racks, connecting WAN circuits into LINX. The connection form, How to link your ISP with LINX, switch assignments, limits on traffic, average measured traffic, getting statistics from LINX, Using looking glass. Allowed traffic. Port security * Configuration hints LINX IP details, IPv4, IPv6, PTR records, Cisco base configuration, Juniper base configuration. * Peering with other LINX members Preparing for peering, the peering template, setting up the peering, RFC 2142, the RIPE database, contacts, peeringdb.net, solving downed BGP sessions, escalation procedures. * Peering configuration hints Cisco BGP configuration, Juniper BGP configuration. * LINX additional services Private interconnect, LINX time service. NTP, Strata. * The LINX route server Bi lateral peering, Multi lateral peering. How the LINX route server is configured. Use of communities on the route server, template for peering with the route server. * Summary Getting further information, the LINX website, the LINX mailing lists.

FIBRE SPLICING TRAINING COURSE DESCRIPTION A short, concise hands on fibre optic cable splicing course providing comprehensive coverage of fibre splicing. Over 50% of the course is practical based. WHAT WILL YOU LEARN * Prepare cable for splicing. * Splice fibre optic cable. FIBRE SPLICING TRAINING COURSE DETAILS * Who will benefit: Those wishing to be able to splice fibre. * Prerequisites: None. * Duration 1 day FIBRE SPLICING TRAINING COURSE CONTENTS * Fibre optic essential review Fibre cable types. SMF, MMF. Safe working practices. Cable handling issues. Hands on: Handling fibre optic cable. * Preparing fibre for splicing Cutting and stripping tools, cleaving methods, fibre cleaning materials. Hands on: Fibre preparation. * Splicing Joining fibres, splicers, fusion splicing, mechanical splicing, splicing procedure. cleaving, splicing parameters. Splicing vs. connectors. Which splice? Hands on: Splicing fibre. * Splice loss mechanisms End gap, concentricity, end angle, NA mismatch, finish and dirt, coaxiality, Axial run out, core mismatch, back reflection. * Testing Testing successful fibre splicing. Hands on: Testing spliced fibre.