43 STP courses

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.

JUNOS SERVICE PROVIDER SWITCHING TRAINING COURSE DESCRIPTION This course provides students with an overview of switching concepts such as LANs, Layer 2 address learning, bridging, virtual LANs (VLANs), provider bridging, VLAN translation, spanning-tree protocols, and Ethernet Operation, Administration, and Maintenance (OAM). This course also covers Junos operating system-specific implementations. Junos Service Provider Switching is an intermediatelevel course. WHAT WILL YOU LEARN * Describe carrier Ethernet. * Describe the function of an Ethernet LAN. * Implement VLAN tagging. * Describe the components of provider bridging. * Identify and use available tools to resolve network issues. * Configure and monitor Ethernet OAM, ERP, LAG, STP, the RSTP, the MSTP, and the VSTP. JUNOS SERVICE PROVIDER SWITCHING TRAINING COURSE DETAILS * Who will benefit: Individuals responsible for configuring and monitoring devices running the Junos OS. * Prerequisites: Junos Intermediate Routing * Duration 2 days JUNOS SERVICE PROVIDER SWITCHING TRAINING COURSE CONTENTS * Ethernet Switching and Virtual LANs Ethernet LANs Bridging Configuring and Monitoring VLANs Automating VLAN Administration Configuring and Monitoring IRB Layer 2 Address Learning and Forwarding Layer 2 Firewall Filtering Ethernet Switching and VLANs Lab * Virtual Switches Routing Instances Overview Configuring and Monitoring Virtual Switches Interconnecting Routing Instances Logical Systems Virtual Switches Lab * Provider Bridging Expanding the Bridged Network Provider Bridging Configuring and Monitoring Provider Bridging Provider Bridging Lab * Spanning-Tree Protocols Overview of STP Overview of RSTP Overview of MSTP Overview of VSTP Configuring and Monitoring Spanning-Tree Protocols Understanding BPDU, Loop, and Root Protection MSTP Lab * Ethernet OAM OAM Overview LFM CFM Configuring and Monitoring Ethernet OAM Ethernet OAM Lab * High Availability and Network Optimization ERP Overview Configuring and Monitoring ERP Link Aggregation Group Overview Configuring and Monitoring a LAG MC-LAG Overview Configuring and Monitoring an MC-LAG High Availability and Network Optimization Lab * Troubleshooting and Monitoring Introduction to Troubleshooting and Monitoring Troubleshooting and Monitoring Tools Troubleshooting Case Study: Network Congestion Troubleshooting and Monitoring Lab * Appendix A: Carrier Ethernet Ethernet in the WAN Ethernet Standards Organizations MX Series Layer 2 Features * Appendix B: Deprecated Syntaxes Appendix C: MX Series Overview

ADVANCED ETHERNET SWITCHING TRAINING COURSE DESCRIPTION An advanced hands on switching course for those already familiar with the basics such as STP and VLANs. The course starts with advanced diagnostics and network monitoring moving onto switch protocols. A large part of the second day is spent implementing QoS and security such as 802.1x. WHAT WILL YOU LEARN * Troubleshoot switching. * Explain how a number of switch protocols work, including: UDLD LLDP LACP DTP VTP/MVRP * Design redundancy into switched networks. * Implement QoS on switches. * Harden switches. ADVANCED ETHERNET SWITCHING TRAINING COURSE DETAILS * Who will benefit: Technical staff working with Ethernet switches. * Prerequisites: None * Duration 2 days ADVANCED ETHERNET SWITCHING TRAINING COURSE CONTENTS * Switches Switch review, troubleshooting, diagnostics, L2 traceroute, UDLD, message logging, Wireshark, port mirroring, Hands on: Troubleshooting. * Network management SNMP, SNMPv3, RMON, Netflow, Sflow. System logging. Hands on: Managing switches with SNMP. Syslogd. * Switches and automatic configuration Auto-MDIX, LLDP, CDP, Link aggregation, LACP, Link state tracking, VLANS and tags, DTP. Hands on: Discovery, dynamic configuration. * RSTP 802.1w, new port roles and states, new BPDUs, rapid convergence, topology changes, compatibility issues. L3 redundancy, VRRP, GLBP. Design issues. Hands on: RSTP, VRRP. * VLANS: Registration protocols Why VTP? VTP modes, how VTP works, VTP pruning. GVRP, MVRP. Hands on: Dynamic VLANs * STP variations and alternatives 802.1s (multiple spanning tree), regions, rings, L2MP, TRILL. Hands on: 802.1s * Multicasting What is multicasting, Static configuration, IGMP snooping, CGMP, MVR. IPv6 MLD snooping. Hands on: Multicast through switches * QoS Storm control, DSCP, 802.1Q, 802.1p, mapping, classification, policy, Ingress queues, Egress queues. Dropping frames, limiting bandwidth. Hands on: Voice through switches. * More VLANS Native VLANs, Voice VLANs * Security Static MAC addresses, AAA, RADIUS, Port based authentication, 802.1x, Guest VLANs, L2 attacks, SSH, HTTPS. Hands on: Hardening switches. * Miscellaneous NTP, managing the MAC address table, managing system resources, SDN

CONCISE CISCO SWITCHES COURSE DESCRIPTION A hands on course covering the product specifics of Cisco switches. Installation, configuration, maintenance and troubleshooting are all covered in a practical oriented way. VLANs often take up a large part of the course. The course covers all interfaces but concentrates on using the command line interface. Delegates are, however, free to use the web based interface in all exercises. WHAT WILL YOU LEARN * Install Cisco switches. * Use the command line interface and the web based interface to manage Cisco switches. * Configure and troubleshoot Cisco switches. * Perform software upgrades and maintain configurations using TFTP. CONCISE CISCO SWITCHES COURSE DETAILS * Who will benefit: Anyone working with Cisco switches. Particularly aimed at engineers and technicians supporting Cisco switches. * Prerequisites: None. * Duration 2 days CONCISE CISCO SWITCHES COURSE CONTENT * Ethernet review Single segment Ethernet, CSMA/CD, Broadcast domains, collision domains. Hubs, Extending the LAN. Hands on Hub based Ethernet. * Cisco switches What are switches, frame forwarding and filtering, the forwarding database. Hands on Switched based Ethernet. * Configuring Cisco switches Accessing the switch, installing the switch, The CLI, connecting PCs using the switch. Hands on Configuring Cisco switches. * The command line interface User and privilege modes, online help, show, basic troubleshooting. The configuration editor, Global, major and sub commands, enable, secret and other passwords. Hands on Simple troubleshooting using the CLI. * Port configuration Speed, duplex, security, trunking. Hands on Port trunking. * Spanning Tree Protocol Spanning Tree, Loops, effect, root bridges, bridge port states, STP reconfiguration. RSTP and variants. Hands on STP. * VLANS What are VLANs, configuring VLANs, access ports and trunks, 802.1Q, inter VLAN routing. Hands on Access ports, trunks, layer 3 switching. * Housekeeping Configuration management, software management, password recovery. Hands on TFTP. * Managing interconnection devices SNMP, RMON, RMON II. * Troubleshooting LEDs, CDP, logging, Layer 1, layer 2, layer 3. Hands on Fixing things.

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 IP ROUTING TRAINING COURSE DESCRIPTION An intensive hands on IP routing course leading to LINX Accredited Internet Technician stage 2 focusing on routing in an IP environment. The course concentrates on OSPF and IS-IS but also covers BGP and MPLS. Hands on sessions are used to reinforce the theory rather than teach specific manufacturer equipment. A multiple choice exam, leading to the LAIT II certification, is available after the course. The exam consists of 60 questions and lasts 2.0 hours. WHAT WILL YOU LEARN * Calculate subnet numbers in seconds. * Configure and troubleshoot static routes. * Explain how OSPF works. * Build resilient networks with VRRP and OSPF. * Implement and troubleshoot OSPF, IS-IS and VLANS. * Evaluate and choose appropriate routing protocols for particular scenarios. An optional multiple choice exam, leading to the LAIT II certification, is included at the end of the course. The exam consists of 60 questions and lasts 2.0 hours. DEFINITIVE IP ROUTING TRAINING COURSE DETAILS * Who will benefit: Network engineers * Prerequisites: TCP/IP Foundation for engineers * Duration 5 days DEFINITIVE IP ROUTING TRAINING COURSE CONTENTS * Basic routing Review of LAIT I routing, reading routing tables. Hands on Setting up a routed network. * Static routes Why use static routes? Default routes. Hands on Configuring static routes. * First hop redundancy Default gateways, VRRP/HSRP/GLBP. Load sharing, critical IP addresses. Hands on VRRP. * Basic OSPF What is OSPF? Process IDs, passive interfaces. Hands on Simple OSPF. * Subnetting Bit boundary subnetting, calculating network numbers. Exercise: Subnetting. * OSPF overview Metrics, convergence, DV vs. Link state, IGPs, classless, OSPF features, load sharing, OSPF authentication. Hands on OSPF features. * OSPF within an area How OSPF works, LSAs, LSDB, router IDs, hellos, configuring hellos, exchange protocol. Hands on Investigating OSPF structures. * OSPF areas Scalability, why areas? Area IDs, area 0, ABRs, ABR resilience, areas & LSDBs & LSAs, virtual links. Hands on Multi area OSPF. * Redistribution Multiple routing protocols, common scenarios, routing distance, External LSAs, E1 and E2. Type 4 LSAs. OSPF and default routes. Hands on Configuring static route redistribution. * Route aggregation Route summarisation. How to aggregate, CIDR, ASBR summarisation. Hands on OSPF address summarisation. * OSPF packet formats OSPF packets, protocol stack, packet flows, OSPF headers, neighbours, neighbour states, DRs, adjacencies, BDRs, DR election. Hands on Analysing OSPF packets, troubleshooting. OSPF * OSPF stub areas LSA types, area types, area architecture, stub areas, default routes, benefits & disadvantages of stub areas, TSSAs, NSSAs, Type 7 LSAs. Hands on Stub and TSSA configuration. * IS-IS End systems, Intermediate systems, how IS-IS works, IS-IS router ID, Level 1, Level 2, IS-IS hierarchy. Hands on Configuring IS-IS, troubleshooting IS-IS. * The Internet Autonomous systems, Peering, transit, looking glasses. Hands on Internet routing tables. * Basic BGP IGPs, EGPs, What's BGP? BGP RIB, in/out process, tables peers, adding routes. Hands on Simple configuration and troubleshooting. * Routing IPv6 Multi protocol routing, IPv6 addressing, IPv6 routing tables, IPv6 static routes, OSPFv3, IS-IS and IPv6. Hands on Routing IPv6. * STP and L2 routing STP, RSTP, L2 IS-IS, Multi system link aggregation. Hands on RSTP. * MPLS Core MPLS, MPLS and the 7 layer model, MPLS protocol, MPLS standard, MPLS runs on routers, MPLS history, Why MPLS?, LSRs, PE and P router roles, FEC, swapping labels, MPLS packet format. Hands on Enabling MPLS. Testing and troubleshooting of MPLS. * Appendix EIGRP: How EIGRP works, DUAL.

LINX II TRAINING COURSE DESCRIPTION An intensive hands on IP routing course leading to LINX Accredited Internet Technician stage 2 focusing on routing in an IP environment. The course concentrates on OSPF and IS-IS but also covers BGP and MPLS. Hands on sessions are used to reinforce the theory rather than teach specific manufacturer equipment. A multiple choice exam, leading to the LAIT II certification, is available after the course. The exam consists of 60 questions and lasts 2.0 hours. WHAT WILL YOU LEARN * Calculate subnet numbers in seconds. * Configure and troubleshoot static routes * Explain how OSPF works. * Build resilient networks with VRRP and OSPF. * Implement and troubleshoot OSPF, IS-IS, simple BGP and simple MPLS. * Evaluate and choose appropriate routing protocols for particular scenarios. LINX II TRAINING COURSE DETAILS * Who will benefit: Network engineers. * Prerequisites: LAIT I attendance and 55%+ exam score OR LAIT I exam only and pass (70%+) OR CCNA and take LAIT I exam on this course. * Duration 5 days LINX II TRAINING COURSE CONTENTS * Basic routing Review of LAIT I routing, reading routing tables. Hands on Setting up a routed network. * Static routes Why use static routes? Default routes. Hands on Configuring static routes. * First hop redundancy Default gateways, VRRP/HSRP/GLBP. Load sharing, critical IP addresses. Hands on VRRP. * Basic OSPF What is OSPF? Process IDs, passive interfaces. Hands on Simple OSPF. * Subnetting Bit boundary subnetting, calculating network numbers. Exercise: Subnetting. * OSPF overview Metrics, convergence, DV vs. Link state, IGPs, classless, OSPF features, load sharing, OSPF authentication. Hands on OSPF features. * OSPF within an area How OSPF works, LSAs, LSDB, router IDs, hellos, configuring hellos, exchange protocol. Hands on Investigating OSPF structures. * OSPF areas Scalability, why areas? Area IDs, area 0, ABRs, ABR resilience, areas & LSDBs & LSAs, virtual links. Hands on Multi area OSPF. * Redistribution Multiple routing protocols, common scenarios, routing distance, External LSAs, E1 and E2. Type 4 LSAs. OSPF and default routes. Hands on Configuring static route redistribution. * Route aggregation Route summarisation. How to aggregate, CIDR, ASBR summarisation. Hands on OSPF address summarisation. * OSPF packet formats OSPF packets, protocol stack, packet flows, OSPF headers, neighbours, neighbour states, DRs, adjacencies, BDRs, DR election. Hands on Analysing OSPF packets, troubleshooting. OSPF * OSPF stub areas LSA types, area types, area architecture, stub areas, default routes, benefits & disadvantages of stub areas, TSSAs, NSSAs, Type 7 LSAs. Hands on Stub and TSSA configuration. * IS-IS End systems, Intermediate systems, how IS-IS works, IS-IS router ID, Level 1, Level 2, IS-IS hierarchy. Hands on Configuring IS-IS, troubleshooting IS-IS. * The Internet Autonomous systems, Peering, transit, looking glasses. Hands on Internet routing tables. * Basic BGP IGPs, EGPs, What's BGP? BGP RIB, in/out process, tables peers, adding routes. Hands on Simple configuration and troubleshooting. * Routing IPv6 Multi protocol routing, IPv6 addressing, IPv6 routing tables, IPv6 static routes, OSPFv3, IS-IS and IPv6. Hands on Routing IPv6. * STP and L2 routing STP, RSTP, L2 IS-IS, Multi system link aggregation. Hands on RSTP. * MPLS Core MPLS, MPLS and the 7 layer model, MPLS protocol, MPLS standard, MPLS runs on routers, MPLS history, Why MPLS?, LSRs, PE and P router roles, FEC, swapping labels, MPLS packet format. Hands on Enabling MPLS. Testing and troubleshooting of MPLS. * Appendix EIGRP: How EIGRP works, DUAL.

DATA COMMS TRAINING COURSE DESCRIPTION A hands on training course introducing the concepts of data communications, moving on to covering both LAN and WAN technology. Quizzes are used extensively to ensure material has sunk in and to maximise learning time. Hands on sessions ensure that by the end of the course delegates have made cables, built LANS and WANS, configured TCP/IP, switches and routers. WHAT WILL YOU LEARN * Use the seven layer model to classify networking buzzwords. * Build and troubleshoot Ethernet, LAN/WAN and WiFi networks * Explain the difference between switches and routers. * Connect networks with routers. DATA COMMS TRAINING COURSE DETAILS * Who will benefit: Anyone who requires a technical introduction to networks. * Prerequisites: None. * Duration 3 days DATA COMMS TRAINING COURSE CONTENTS * What are networks? What is data communications? What are networks? Types of network, LANs, LAN choices, WANs, WAN choices, PANs, SANs, MANs, connecting networks. Internetworks, the internet, clouds. * Networks and standards Standards bodies, ISO, ITU, IEEE, IETF, OSI 7 layer reference model, TCP/IP and OSI, ping and the 7 layer model, encapsulation, fragmentation. * The physical layer Transmission media: Copper, Fibre, RF, UTP, Cat 5/5e/6/7..., RJ45, straight and cross over cables. Coax, Fibre cable & connectors, SFP, MMF, SMF, radio spectrum, frequencies, ranges, noise and electrical distortion, repeaters. Hands on Cabling, ping. * Bandwidth Definition, Bits, bytes, speeds, simplex, half/full duplex, a/symmetrical, aggregation, latency. Calculating bandwidth requirements. * The Data Link layer Frames, classifications, standards, LAN/WAN layer 2 technologies (Point to point, virtual circuits). * Ethernet What is Ethernet? 802.3, evolution from CSMA/CD, choosing cables, topologies, NICs, MAC addresses. Ethernet frame format. Hands on Analysing Ethernet frames. * Ethernet switches Connecting multiple devices, switches work at layer 2, Switches vs. hubs, simultaneous conversations, full duplex, MAC address database, how switches work, switch benefits, loops, STP. Console ports. Hands on Switches and WireShark, configuring switches, broadcast storms, STP. * VLANS What are VLANs, why have VLANs. Hands on The effect of VLANs on network traffic. * Wireless LANs Type of wireless network. WiFi, 802.11b/g/n/ac, WiFi6, antennae, interference, 802.11 frame format, CSMA/CA, half duplex, Wireless Access Points, security. Hands on Building a WiFi network. * WANS WAN architecture, WAN types, service providers, access equipment, DTE, DCE, core equipment, WANs and the 7 layer model, choosing a WAN. * WAN access Point to point, multi access, Internet, phone lines, leased lines, xDSL, broadband architecture. DOCSIS, FTTH, PON, SD-WAN. Older technologies (if required): Modems, ISDN, 64k, E1, TDM. * Packet switched networks Packet switching, virtual circuits, Hub & spoke, partial & full mesh, MPLS, MPLS and routers, Why MPLS? MPLS -TE, MPLS VPN, Internet VPN. Older technologies (if required). * Service provider technologies Transport plane, SDH, SONET, WDM, CWDM, DWDM, DWDM architectures, OTN. * TCP/IP Definition, protocols, services, internetworking, the Internet, intranets, IAB, RFCs, IP header, IP addressing, subnet masks, IPv6, TCP, UDP. Hands on IP address and subnet mask configuration. * Routers What are routers? Routers vs switches, when to route and when to switch, default gateways, routing tables, static routes, routing protocols. Firewalls, how firewalls work. Hands on Router configuration, tracert. * Applications Clients, servers, web, HTTP, Email, resource sharing, IM, VoIP, Video over IP, terminal emulation, ftp, ssh. Hands on telnet

SS7 TRAINING COURSE DESCRIPTION An Introduction to Signalling System No 7. Covering the terminology, technology and topology of the Core Signalling System. WHAT WILL YOU LEARN * Describe the evolution of SS7. * Identify the component parts of SS7. * Describe the basic method of operation of SS7. * Describe a basic call set-up and clear within SS7. SS7 TRAINING COURSE DETAILS * Who will benefit: Network/Systems engineers Operators/Planners. * Prerequisites: Telecommunications Introduction * Duration 2 days SS7 TRAINING COURSE CONTENTS * Introduction Digital Signalling, CAS, CAS Applications, CCS, Layer 1, Layer 2 (HDLC), Layer 3, Evolution of SS7, Common SS7 functions. * Physical Functionality SS7 Topology, Service Switching Point (SSP), Signalling Transfer Point (STP), Service Control Point (SCP), Database Types, CMSDB, NP, LIDB, HLR, VLR, Signalling Modes, Link Types, Further Redundancy, Linksets, Signalling Routes. * Addressing Addressing in SS7, E.164, ANSI PCs, ITU-T (CCITT) PCs, Connecting Networks (ISPs/NSPs). * Message Transfer Part SS7 Protocol Stack, MTP Level 1, MTP Level 2, Signalling Units, Flow Control, Fill In Signalling Unit (FISU), Link Status Signalling Unit (LSSU), Message Signalling Unit (MSU), MTP Level 3. * Application and User Parts Signalling Connection Control Part (SCCP), Transaction Capabilities Application Part (TCAP), Telephone User Part, BTUP, ISDN User Part (ISUP), ISUP - Supplementary Services, ISUP - Call, Call Set-up over SS7. * The Intelligent Network Function of IN, Evolution of IN, Conceptual Model, Target Services and Service Features, Independent Building Blocks.

ADVANCED HP SWITCHES TRAINING COURSE DESCRIPTION A hands on course covering advanced features of HP switches. The focus of the course is on Layer 3 switching advanced features. Delegates will benefit the most from this course if they can supply us with their own configurations before the course. These configurations can then be used by the trainer in the course. WHAT WILL YOU LEARN * Configure and troubleshoot HP layer 3 switching. * Configure and troubleshoot OSPF * Harden HP switches. * Explain the majority of their own configurations (if configurations are supplied to us before the course). ADVANCED HP SWITCHES TRAINING COURSE DETAILS * Who will benefit: Technical staff working with HP switches. * Prerequisites: HP switches for engineers. * Duration 2 days ADVANCED HP SWITCHES TRAINING COURSE CONTENT * Introduction VLAN review. Tagged and untagged ports. MSTP, PVST, UDLD, BPDU guard. Hands on VLANs, diagnostic tools debug, LLDP, remote port mirroring. * L3 switching What are L3 switches? L3 lite, IPv4 and IPv6, routing protocols, routing tables. IP address on VLAN, no ip address on VLAN, connected interfaces, RIP. Hands on Routing between VLANs. Configuring and troubleshooting RIP. * VRRP Default gateways, dead router detection, resilience. Hands on Configuring and troubleshooting VRRP. * Static routes Why use static routes? Configuring static routes, default routes. * OSPF Link state protocols, operation. Router types, LSA types, area 0. Hands on Configuring and troubleshooting OSPF. * QoS Layer 2 QoS, 802.1Q, priorities, dscp mapping, rate limiting. * Access lists Filtering traffic through the switch, controlling access to the switch, enabling and disabling ACLs, standard ACLs, extended ACLs * Security DHCP snooping, ARP protection, STP guards, switch hardening. * Summary Walkthrough of delegate configurations.