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OVERVIEW CompTIA Project+ gives business professionals – inside and outside of IT –  the basic concepts to successfully manage small- to medium-sized projects. CompTIA Project+ is ideal for professionals who need to manage smaller, less complex projects as part of their other job duties but still have foundational project management skills. Project+ is more versatile than other certifications because it covers essential project management concepts beyond the scope of just one methodology or framework. The CompTIA Project+ examination is designed for business professionals who coordinate or manage small-to-medium-sized projects. The successful candidate will have the knowledge and skills required to: Manage the project life cycle Ensure appropriate communication Manage resources and stakeholders Maintain project documentation OBJECTIVES PROJECT BASICS Summarize the properties of project, phases, schedules, roles and responsibilities, and cost controls, as well as identifying the basic aspects of Agile methodology PROJECT CONSTRAINTS Predict the impact of various constraint variables and influences throughout the project and explain the importance of risk strategies and activities COMMUNICATION & CHANGE MANAGEMENT Understand appropriate communication methods of influence and use change control processes within the context of a project PROJECT TOOLS & DOCUMENTATION Compare and contrast various project management tools and analyze project and partner-centric documentation CONTENT

OVERVIEW This CompTIA Security+ Certification eLearning ensure you are 100% ready on test day with comprehensive online training for Security+, only from CompTIA. CertMaster Learn is interactive and self-paced, and combines instructional lessons with assessments, videos, and performance-based questions to help you prepare for your certification exam and career in IT. Included in CertMaster Learn for Security+: 100% coverage of exam objectives that focus on job roles Over 40 hours of engaging content 16 lessons with interactive Performance-Based Questions 160 practice questions with immediate feedback 90-question final assessment simulates the test experience Exclusive CertMaster Learn features that help you nail the material and ace your exam: Countdown calendar to keep you on pace Narrative instruction, images, videos, and games to keep you engaged Achievement badges, flashcards and a personalized dashboard to track progress PBQs and practice questions show what you’ve mastered and what to revisit OBJECTIVES Cybersecurity attacks continue to grow. Increasingly, more job roles are tasked with baseline security readiness and response to address today’s threats. Updates to Security+ reflect skills relevant to these job roles and prepare candidates to be more proactive in preventing the next attack. To combat these emerging threats, IT Pros must be able to: Help identify attacks and vulnerabilities to mitigate them before they infiltrate IS Understand secure virtualization, secure application deployment, and automation concepts Identify and implement the best protocols and encryption Understand the importance of compliance CONTENT Attacks, Threats and Vulnerabilities Focusing on more threats, attacks, and vulnerabilities on the Internet from newer custom devices that must be mitigated, such as IoT and embedded devices, newer DDoS attacks, and social engineering attacks based on current events. Architecture and Design Includes coverage of enterprise environments and reliance on the cloud, which is growing quickly as organizations transition to hybrid networks. Implementation Expanded to focus on administering identity, access management, PKI, basic cryptography, wireless, and end-to-end security. Operations and Incident Response Covering organizational security assessment and incident response procedures, such as basic threat detection, risk mitigation techniques, security controls, and basic digital forensics. Governance, Risk and Compliance Expanded to support organizational risk management and compliance to regulations, such as PCI-DSS, SOX, HIPAA, GDPR, FISMA, NIST, and CCPA.

OVERVIEW The Introducing Automation for Cisco Solutions (CSAU)  course gives you a broad overview of network automation skills. Through a combination of lecture and hands-on labs, you will learn the fundamentals of automation such as working on model-driven programmability solutions with Representational State Transfer Configuration Protocol (RESTCONF) and Network Configuration Protocol (NETCONF) protocols. The course also covers data formats and types, including Extensible Markup Language (XML), JavaScript Object Notation (JSON), Yaml Ain’t Markup Language (YAML), and Yet Another Next Generation (YANG), and their value in network automation, along with DevOps tools such as Ansible and Git. There are no exams currently aligned to this course, the course does however provide foundational knowledge that can help you prepare for several professional-level automation courses and exams: This course is worth 16 Continuing Education Credits OBJECTIVES After completing this course you should be able to: Articulate the role network automation and programmability play in the context of end-to-end network management and operations Define and differentiate between waterfall and agile software development methodologies Interpret and troubleshoot Python scripts with fundamental programming constructs built for network automation use cases Describe how DevOps principles, tools, and pipelines can be applied to network operations Understand the role of network automation development environments and associated technologies such as Python virtual environments, Vagrant, and Docker Understand and construct HTTP-based API calls to network devices Articulate the differences among and common use cases for XML, JSON, YAML, and protobuf Construct and interpret Python scripts using the Python requests module to automate devices that have HTTP-based APIs Understand the role YANG plays in network automation context Understand that a number of tools exist to simplify working with YANG models Describe the functionality of RESTCONF and NETCONF and the differences between them Construct Ansible playbooks to configure network devices and retrieve operational state data from them Build Jinja2 templates and YAM: ata Structures to generate desired state cofigurations CONTENT Examining Network Management and Operations Traditional Network Management Network Automation and Programmability Network Automation Use Cases Multidomain Network Automation Exploring Software Development Methodologies Impact of Software Waterfall Development Process Agile Methodology Using Python for Network Automation Python Fundamentals Network Libraries Python Package Management Netmiko Inside Python Modules Describing NetDevOps: DevOps for Networking Development and Operations Exploring DevOps Tools Git Fundamentals Git Branches Merge Conflicts Continuous Integration Managing Automation Development Environments Need for Reproducible Development Environments Python Virtual Environments Vagrant Docker Introducing HTTP Network APIs API Overview HTTP-Based APIs RESTful APIs vs Non-RESTful APIs HTTP-Based Authentication Postman Streaming Telemetry Reviewing Data Formats and Data Encoding JavaScript Object Notation Extensible Markup Language gRPC and Protobuf YAML Data Serialization Standard Using Python Requests to Automate HTTP-Based APIs Python Requests Overview HTTP Authentication Exploring YANG Introduction to YANG Types of YANG Models Using YANG Tools YANG Tool Types Pyang YANG Explorer Automating Model-Driven APIs with Python NETCONF Overview Python ncclient RESTCONF Overview Introducing Ansible for Network Automation Configuration Management Tools Introduction to Ansibile Ansible Inventory File Use the Cisco IOS Core Configuration Module Ansible Documentation Gather Cisco IOS Device Facts Use the Cisco IOS Core Command Module Templating Configurations with Jinja2 Jinja2 Overview Basic YAML Configuartion Templating with Ansible Labs Discovery Lab 1: Use Network Automation Scripts Discovery Lab 2: Enforce Python Fundamentals on the Interactive Interpreter Discovery Lab 3: Automate Networks with Netmiko Discovery Lab 4: Use the Git Version-Control System and Collaborate on an Internal Project Discovery Lab 5: Build Reproduceable Automation Environments Discovery Lab 6: Use HTTP-Based APIs with Postman Discovery Lab 7: Explore YAML and JSON Data Discovery Lab 8: Consume HTTP-Based APIs with Python Requests Discovery Lab 9: Explore YANG Tools Discovery Lab 10: Explore RESTCONF with Python Discovery Lab 11: Explore NETCONF with Python Discovery Lab 12: Configure Network Devices with Ansible Discovery Lab 13: Collect Network Data with Ansible Discovery Lab 14: Build and Deploy Configurations with Ansible

OVERVIEW The CWAP Wireless LAN Analysis course consists of hands-on learning using the latest enterprise wireless LAN analysis and troubleshooting tools. This course takes an in-depth look at the functionality of WLANs, intended operation of the 802.11 protocol and Wi-Fi Alliance specifications, WLAN frame formatting and structure, troubleshooting methodology, and protocol analysis. It also includes extensive training in modern spectrum analysis with a focus on advanced RF behavior analysis, data collection methods, interpreting spectrum plots and charts, and understanding advanced features of WLAN spectrum analyzers. Students who complete the course will acquire the necessary skills for analyzing, assessing, and troubleshooting wireless operation in the enterprise, utilizing hardware and software solutions from the industry’s leading manufacturers. For those who are skilled at analyzing and troubleshooting today’s wireless LANs, the Certified Wireless Analysis Professional (CWAP) certification offers an opportunity to leap forward in your career. Do you have a mastery of operation and frame exchanges? Can you perform protocol and spectrum analyses? Are MAC layer frame formats right in your wheelhouse? Measure your skills and knowledge with this professional-level certification and get on track toward ultimately earning your Certified Wireless Network Expert (CWNE) certification. Those that pass the CWAP exam earn credit towards a CWNE certification. OBJECTIVES On completing this course, you will be able to: Analyse, assess and troubleshoot Enterprise Wi-Fi networks in depth. Use advanced Wi-Fi network analysis tools from the industry's leading manufacturers. Gain confidence and familiarity with Wi-Fi RF spectrum analysers, using plots and charts to display and interpret spectrum data. Use Wi-Fi network analysis tools to capture and visualise 802.11 frame types, formats and 802.11 protocol exchanges. Gain hands-on troubleshooting skills by diagnosing common problems in Wi-Fi networks. Prepare for the Certitrek (CWNP) CWAP-403 Certified Wireless Analysis Professional exam. Progress towards application for the Internationally-recognised CWNE (Certified Wireless Network Expert) Certification. AUDIENCE All staff who need to be able to Support and Troubleshoot Wi-Fi networks with authority. Wi-Fi network professionals preparing for the (CWNP) CWAP industry certification exam. Wi-Fi network professionals progressing towards the Internationally-recognised CWNE (Certified Wireless Network Expert) Certification. CERTIFICATION Associated Certifications: CWAP   CONTENT The following list contains the materials covered in the lecture portion of the course. Principles of WLAN Communication 802.11 Working Group OSI reference model and the 802.11 PHY and MAC Communication sublayers and data units WLAN architecture components Organization of station forwarding Addressing and internetworking operation Modern WLAN product architectures Physical (PHY) and MAC Layer Formats and Technologies Physical layer functions Preamble function and format Header purpose and structure Analysis of PHY problems Physical PPDU formats 802.11b 802.11a 802.11g 802.11n MAC frame components MAC encapsulation Fields and subfields of the MAC header Frame Control Frame types and subtypes and their uses Addressing Frame body Data frame format Control frame format Management frame format Information elements and fields Protocol Operation Beaconing and synchronization Scanning Client state machine 802.11 contention QoS Admission control Band steering and airtime fairness mechanisms Fragmentation Acknowledgments and Block acknowledgments Protection mechanisms and backward compatibility Power management Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) and Transmit Power Control (TPC) Security components, methods, and exchanges Roaming procedures exchanges Future protocol enhancements 802.11n Transmit beamforming Spatial multiplexing Maximal Ratio Combining (MRC) Space-Time Block Coding 40 MHz channels Frame aggregation HT-OFDM format Modulation and Coding Schemes (MCS) HT frame formatting And More Protocol Analysis Tools and Methodology Troubleshooting methodology Protocol analyzer types Analysis NIC/adapter selection and constraints Interpreting results based on location Analyzer settings and features Filtering and channel scanning Interpreting decodes Using advanced analysis features Assessing WLAN health and behavior factors Evaluating network statistics Troubleshooting common problems Wired analysis to support wireless network issues Spectrum Analysis Tools and Methodology Radio frequency behavior review Visualizing RF domains using spectrum measurement tools Spectrum analyzer types and operation Analyzer specifications and characteristics Understanding spectrum data presentation Interpreting plots and charts Common WLAN spectrum analyzer features Identifying transmit patterns Device classification and network impact Recognizing transmit signatures Hands-on Lab Exercises Protocol Analyzer Setup, Use, and In-Depth Analysis Using a WLAN protocol analyzer is a fundamental piece of network troubleshooting. In this course, protocol analysis is the foundation for hands-on learning, as students will use these tools to gain familiarity with and exposure to analyzer features and use, frame formats, and protocol operation. This lab set (10 labs) is focused on gaining familiarity with analysis tools, using them to capture traffic, and interpreting the frame traces: Basic installation and familiarity with capabilities, configuration, and data display Opening, collecting, saving, and modifying capture files Exploring common features like device naming and prioritization, filtering traffic, and using coloring rules as analysis aides Configuration of the tool to perform live captures based on a set of desired collection criteria Identifying significant network behaviors, metrics, and statistics used to identify and isolate network problems Using expert features of the analyzer, such as conversation analysis Remote packet capture with an AP Understanding Frame Components This lab set (9 labs) is focused on using analysis tools to capture and visualize the 802.11 frame types, uses, and formats first hand. Familiarity with the frame structure and contents is essential in real-world troubleshooting efforts, and this lab is designed to provide that familiarity so that both normal behavior and problematic behavior can be identified. Areas of focus include: Understanding the MAC header Comparing the three major frame types and their subtypes Analyzing frame formats of individual frame types Analyzing 802.11n frame components Identifying what additional information is reported by protocol analyzers Understanding what information is not visible in protocol analyzers Frame Exchanges In addition to understanding the frame types and formats in WLANs, it is essential to know how and when each frame is used in interactive communication. Understanding frame exchange rules and behaviors is critical to identifying expected and unexpected. It is also necessary to understand what is normal so that aberrations can be properly troubleshot. This lab is focused on observing and explaining WLAN behavior using a protocol analyzer. The following will be covered in this lab exercise: Connectivity exchanges and sequences Legacy and modern security exchanges ERP and HT protection mechanisms Power save behavior Acknowledgments, block acknowledgments, and supporting action frames Dynamic rate switching Band steering And more Troubleshooting Common Problems This lab exposes students to hands-on troubleshooting skills by setting up common problems in WLANs and allowing students to attempt to solve them. Troubleshooting connectivity exchanges Troubleshooting 802.1X and EAP exchanges Troubleshooting roaming Spectrum Analyzer Setup, Use, and In-Depth Analysis This lab section is focused on gaining confidence and familiarity with spectrum analyzers. Specifically, it will explore the plots and charts used to display spectrum data and how to interpret this data to define a transmitter’s impact on the network. The following steps will be covered in this lab exercise. Installing the analyzer and becoming familiar with display and navigation Understanding the “RF perspective” provided by each plot and chart Using built-in features like markers and traces as well as automated device identification Characterizing the behaviors of an interference source Assessing the impact of an interference source Determining the impact of transmitter proximity on interference and spectrum displays Identifying signatures of common transmitters Remote spectrum analysis with an AP  

OVERVIEW This course of the CWNP program provides an excellent, vendor-neutral introduction to 802.11 / Wi-Fi networks for "non-technical" people, and helps attendees prepare for the Certified Wireless Specialist (CWS) on-line exam and certification. The course goes beyond the basic CWS curriculum, explains the language and terminology of 802.11 standards and Wi-Fi, as well as the hardware and software used in indoor and outdoor wireless networks (WLANs) - from Radio Frequency (RF) concepts, through 802.11 / Wi-Fi terminology, to the details of Wi-Fi AP, client devices and wireless bridges. The Certified Wireless Specialist (CWS) certification validates the knowledge of wireless sales, marketing, entry-level support and decision-making professionals in 802.11 / Wi-Fi networks. OBJECTIVES After completing this course, you will be able to: Understand Wi-Fi equipment and its primary functions Understand 802.11 / Wi-Fi terminology Identify Wireless LAN hardware and software Understand essential aspects of outdoor wireless networks Specify Wi-Fi site survey requirements Understand how to define an Organisation's goals and requirements for a Wi-Fi network Prepare for the Certitrek Certified Wireless Specialist (CWS) on-line certification exam. AUDIENCE People responsible for selling or marketing wireless products and services. Entry-level / Level 1 IT support staff, supporting Wi-Fi network users. Decision-making professionals and stakeholders with influence over Wi-Fi network purchases. People wanting to take the Certitrek Certified Wireless Specialist (CWS) on-line certification exam. CERTIFICATION The CWS course helps attendees prepare for the CWS-101 exam: Certified Wireless Specialist (CWS). Primary Knowledge Domains of the CWS Exam: Understand Basic RF Hardware and Functions - 15% of exam Identify 802.11 Features and Functions - 30% of exam Identify Wireless LAN Hardware and Software - 30% of exam Understand Organizational Goals - 25% of exam CONTENT Understanding Radio Frequency (RF) concepts Understanding the essential characteristics of Radio Frequency transmissions How do RF signals move through an environment? Understanding the RF bands used for Wi-Fi RF channels and Channel Plans IEEE 802.11 Standards and Amendments From 802.11 to 802.11ax and beyond What are DSSS, OFDM, ERP, HT, VHT and HE? What are the capabilities of each standard Understanding the basic Physical layer (PHY) characteristics Wi-Fi Equipment The role and functions of Wireless Access Points (APs) AP features and capabilities Standalone, controller-based, branch and controller-less APs Understanding AP management Understanding Wi-Fi antennas Choosing between WLAN antenna types Wireless Clients Understanding the capabilities of Wi-Fi client devices Discovering client devices and the applications in use Understanding the loads that Wi-Fi clients place on networks Outdoor Wireless Bridge Links PTP versus PtMP How fast and far can we go with wireless links? Wireless link reliability Overview of Mesh networks Wi-Fi Network Performance Factors that affect Wi-Fi network performance The Wi-F client perspective What affects Wi-Fi network capacity? The requirements for VoWLAN (Voice over Wi-Fi) WLAN Security, BYOD and Guest Access Understanding WPA, WPA2 and WPA3 security Understanding Captive Portals (and splash pages) What are BYOD and MDM? Determining the best solution for BYOD and Guest Access Enhanced 802.11 Functions Understanding the more advanced features of 802.11n, 802.11ac and 802.11ax What are the requirements for fast and secure roaming? Understanding Wi-Fi Site Survey What's wrong with most Wi-Fi site surveys today? Why too many Wi-Fi networks fail to deliver The 7 types of Wi-Fi site survey What should a real Wi-Fi site survey involve?

OVERVIEW This CWT course provides a technical introduction to 802.11 / Wi-Fi networks, including equipment configuration, installation and testing; and prepares attendees for the CWT on-line exam and certification. This entry-level technical course covers the essentials of Wi-Fi network operation - including Radio Frequency (RF) essentials, WLAN antennas, RF Channels, WLAN clients, Wi-Fi access point configuration, mounting, testing and management. The Certified Wireless Technician (CWT) is an individual who can install APs based on a design document, configure the AP for initial operations and ensure connectivity. The individual can troubleshoot basic problems and assist users in-person or through remote communications in problem resolution. The ability to configure a WLAN client for connectivity is paramount with an understanding of the configuration process for SSIDs, security settings and other client adapter settings. This individual is not responsible for WLAN design, analysis or security design; however, the CWT should be able to gather information from a design specification document to properly configure an AP and troubleshoot individual connection issues. The CWT may not be aware of the actual WLAN architectural design, the RF design or the full feature set in use to implement the WLAN. OBJECTIVES After completing this course, you will be able to: Understand the configuration process for SSIDs, security settings and other client adapter settings. Configure a WLAN client for connectivity. Gather information from a design specification document. Properly configure and install Wi-Fi access points. Troubleshoot basic Wi-Fi connection problems and help users regain network connectivity. Prepare for the Certified Wireless Technician (CWT) on-line certification exam. AUDIENCE People responsible for configuring or installing Wi-Fi access points and other wireless products. Technical support staff supporting Wi-Fi network users. People responsible for testing and troubleshooting basic Wi-Fi client connectivity. People wanting to take the Certitrek Certified Wireless Specialist (CWT) on-line certification exam. CERTIFICATION This CWT course prepares attendees for the CWT-101 Certified Wireless Technician (CWT) exam. The CWT certification is an entry-level WLAN certification from the vendor-neutral CWNP organization that brought you CWNA and other advanced certifications. To earn the CWT certification, you must pass an online exam with a score of 70% or higher. Those desiring to work as instructors teaching CWT classes must pass with a score of 80% or higher. Regardless of the way you choose to prepare for the CWT exam, you should start with the exam objectives, which cover the full list of knowledge tested on the exam. The CWT is a three-year certification, and it is renewed by passing the most recent version of the CWT exam again. Primary Knowledge Domains of the CWT Exam: Understand Basic RF Hardware and Functions - 15% of exam Identify 802.11 Features and Functions - 30% of exam Identify Wireless LAN Hardware and Software - 30% of exam Understand Organizational Goals - 25% of exam CONTENT Radio Frequency (RF) Fundamentals Describe RF Signal Characteristics Explain RF behaviors and signal propagation Understand how to detect RF signal factors Antennas and Accessories Describe the basic differences among antenna types Select the appropriate external antenna when required 802.11 Channels and Operations Create basic RF channel plans Explain the basic WLAN location process Describe the basic steps required in the WLAN connection process Determine the channels and streams supported by client devices WLAN Clients: Features and Capabilities Describe client types and varying capabilities Determine the channels and streams supported by client devices WLAN Clients: Configuration and Management Configure client devices WLAN APs: Hardware and Mounting Identify AP features and capabilities and understand configuration options related to them Select appropriate mounting kits for a specified installation location Ensure proper PoE provisioning when required WLAN APs: Configuration and Management Configure APs as standalone devices Validate AP wired interface connectivity Validate proper AP WLAN configuration WLAN Security Understand the basics of 802.11 security solutions Identify legacy security technologies that should not be used Configure security parameters in an AP Configure security parameters in a client device Troubleshooting Connection Issues Troubleshoot connectivity problems Troubleshoot performance problems Troubleshoot security problems Troubleshoot mobility problems

OVERVIEW The Implementing Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure–Advanced (DCACIA) course shows you how to implement and use the advanced features of the Cisco® Nexus® 9000 Series Switches in Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (Cisco ACI®) mode. The course gives you the knowledge and skills to understand, configure, and manage Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switches in ACI mode, how to implement traditional networks in Cisco ACI, and how to implement Cisco ACI Multi-Pod and Multi-Site deployments. You will gain hands-on practice implementing advanced ACI capabilities such as Rogue Endpoint Feature, Transit Routing, VRF Route Leaking, Contracts and Zoning Rules, Policy Based Redirect to Layer 4–7 Service Node, Multi-Pod Fabric and Cisco ACI Multi-Site Orchestrator. Duration: This course is the elearning equivalent of a 5 day ILT course. e-Learning Interactive self-paced content that provides flexibility in terms of pace, place and time to suit individuals and organisations. These resources also consist of online books, educational podcasts and vodcasts, and video-based learning. OBJECTIVES After completing this course you should be able to: Explain Cisco ACI advanced fabric packet forwarding Explain advanced ACI policy and tenant configuration Describe Cisco ACI Multi-Pod deployment Explain the details and consideration of implementing and integrating traditional network with Cisco ACI Describe Cisco ACI Service Graph Policy-Based Redirect (PBR) Describe Cisco ACI Multi-Site deployment CONTENT Cisco ACI Advanced Packet Forwarding Packet Forwarding Between Leaf Switches Endpoint Learning Network Interface Card (NIC) Teaming to ACI Fabric Endpoint Learning Optimizations Endpoint Loop Protection Rogue Endpoint Control Using Advanced Cisco ACI Policy and Tenant Configuration Layer 3 Outside Transit Routing Using Tenant Common for Shared Services Using Virtual Routing and Forwarding (VRF) Route Leaking for Shared Services Using Layer 3 Outside configuration policy (L3Out) VRF Route Leaking for Shared Services Detailed Contract Architecture with pcTag Contract with vzAny Contract Preferred Group Implementing Traditional Network in Cisco ACI Integrating Switched Network with Cisco ACI Migrating Existing Switched Network to Cisco ACI Network- vs. Application-Centric Deployment Models Cisco ACI Service Graph PBR Service Graph PBR Overview PBR End-to-End Packet Flow Service Graph PBR Requirements and Topologies Service Graph PBR Tracking Options Cisco ACI Multi-Pod Deployment Cisco ACI Multi-Pod Overview Inter-Pod Network Overview Multi-Pod Provisioning and Packet Flow Between Pods Connectivity to External L3 Networks Service Node Integration Considerations Service Graph Considerations Cisco ACI Multi-Site Deployment Cisco ACI Multi-Site Overview Cisco ACI Multi-Site Orchestrator Inter-Site Network Overview Tenant Configuration Deployment from Multi-Site Orchestrator (MSO) Packet Flow Between Sites Multi-Site Stretched Components Multi-Site vs Multi-Pod Comparison Labs Examine Local and Remote Endpoint Learning Verify Bounce Entries Validate IP Learning Mitigate IP and MAC Flapping with the Rogue Endpoint Feature Enable Transit Routing Implement VRF Route Leaking Configure VRF Route Leaking with L3Out Examine Contracts and Zoning Rules Configure Policy-Based Redirect to Layer 4–7 Service Node Deploy Multi-Pod Fabric Provision Policies with Cisco ACI Multi-Site Orchestrator

OVERVIEW The Implementing Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure course show you how to deploy and manage the Cisco® Nexus® 9000 Series Switches in Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (Cisco ACI®) mode. The course gives you the knowledge and skills to configure and manage Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switches in ACI mode, how to connect the Cisco ACI fabric to external networks and services, and fundamentals of Virtual Machine Manager (VMM) integration. You will gain hands-on practice implementing key capabilities such as fabric discovery, policies, connectivity, VMM integration, and more.   This course helps you prepare to take the exam, Implementing Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (300-620 DCACI), which leads to CCNP® Data Center and Cisco Certified Specialist – Data Center ACI Implementation certifications. e-Learning Interactive self-paced content that provides flexibility in terms of pace, place and time to suit individuals and organisations. These resources also consist of online books, educational podcasts and vodcasts, and video-based learning. OBJECTIVES After completing this course, you should be able to: Describe Cisco ACI Fabric Infrastructure and basic Cisco ACI concepts Describe Cisco ACI policy model logical constructs Describe Cisco ACI basic packet forwarding Describe external network connectivity Describe VMM Integration Describe Layer 4 to Layer 7 integrations Explain Cisco ACI management features CONTENT Introducing Cisco ACI Fabric Infrastructure and Basic Concepts What Is Cisco ACI? Cisco ACI Topology and Hardware Cisco ACI Object Model Faults, Event Record, and Audit Log Cisco ACI Fabric Discovery Cisco ACI Access Policies Describing Cisco ACI Policy Model Logical Constructs Cisco ACI Logical Constructs Tenant Virtual Routing and Forwarding Bridge Domain Endpoint Group Application Profile Tenant Components Review Adding Bare-Metal Servers to Endpoint Groups Contracts Describing Cisco ACI Basic Packet Forwarding Endpoint Learning Basic Bridge Domain Configuration **** Introducing External Network Connectivity Cisco ACI External Connectivity Options External Layer 2 Network Connectivity External Layer 3 Network Connectivity Introducing VMM Integration VMware vCenter VDS Integration Resolution Immediacy in VMM Alternative VMM Integrations Describing Layer 4 to Layer 7 Integrations Service Appliance Insertion Without ACI L4-L7 Service Graph Service Appliance Insertion via ACI L4-L7 Service Graph Service Graph Configuration Workflow Service Graph PBR Introduction Explaining Cisco ACI Management Out-of-Band Management In-Band Management Syslog Simple Network Management Protocol Configuration Backup Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting Role-Based Access Control Cisco ACI Upgrade Collect Tech Support Labs Validate Fabric Discovery Configure Network Time Protocol (NTP) Create Access Policies and Virtual Port Channel (vPC) Enable Layer 2 Connectivity in the Same Endpoint Group (EPG) Enable Inter-EPG Layer 2 Connectivity Enable Inter-EPG Layer 3 Connectivity Compare Traffic Forwarding Methods in a Bridge Domain Configure External Layer 2 (L2Out) Connection Configure External Layer 3 (L3Out) Connection Integrate Application Policy Infrastructure Controller (APIC) With VMware vCenter Using VMware Distributed Virtual Switch (DVS)

OVERVIEW The Implementing Automation for Cisco Data Center Solutions (DCAUI) course teaches you how to implement Cisco® Data Center automated solutions including programming concepts, orchestration, and automation tools. The goal of this course is to highlight the tools and benefits of leveraging programmability and automation in the Cisco-powered Data Center. Examined platforms include Cisco ACI (the controller-based Data Center environment), Cisco NX-OS on all Cisco Nexus platforms for device-centric automation, and Cisco UCS for Data Center compute. Their current ecosystem of APIs, software development toolkits, and relevant workflows is inspected in detail together with open industry standards, tools, and APIs, such as Python, Ansible, Git, JSON/YAML, NETCONF/RESTCONF, and YANG.  This course is worth 24 Continuing Education (CE) credits.   OBJECTIVES After completing this course, you should be able to: Review Cisco ACI fundamental concepts, GUI workflows, and create the case for implementing automation  Introduce the Cisco ACI REST API, the tools already available on the Cisco APIC, and understand basic API interaction using Postman  Understand the functionality provided by the Python ACI libraries and write scripts that apply configuration and verify state on the Cisco ACI fabric  Understand Cisco ACI Ansible modules, build playbooks that apply Infrastructure-as-Code concepts to Cisco ACI tenant configuration, and generate a health report using Ansible  Understand Cisco ACI Apps Center integration and the benefits of integrating Kubernetes infrastructure with Cisco ACI  Understand the API types and capabilities available on Cisco Nexus product family  Understand Day 0 operations and how ZTP, POAP, and iPXE fulfill these goals with their respective tooling  Understand functionality provided by the on-box tooling on the Cisco Nexus series switches and implement simple solutions to improve daily operations  Use Python and Ansible to leverage the NX-API to implement and verify configuration state using modern workflows  Understand the paradigm shift of Model-Driven Telemetry and explore a fully set up pipeline for data collection and analysis  Understand the Cisco UCS developer tools and implement management workflows leveraging Cisco UCS APIs, Python, and Ansible modules  Review Cisco NDFC product capabilities and understand how its API can be leveraged to automate the Cisco Data Center  Understand the advantages of using Cisco Intersight and how to implement automation tasks using its REST APIs via Python and Ansible  Describe Terraform plans for Cisco ACI deployments  CONTENT Describing the Cisco ACI Policy Model Cisco ACI Overview Cisco ACI Object Model Hierarchy Reasons for Automating Cisco ACI Describing the Cisco APIC REST API Introduction to the Cisco ACI REST API Cisco ACI REST API Clients Using Python to Interact with the ACI REST API Python for Cisco ACI Automation Cobra SDK and Arya Using Ansible to Automate Cisco ACI Ansible ACI Modules Describing Cisco ACI Apps Center and Kubernetes Cisco ACI Hosting Capabilities Cisco ACI Application Types Integrating the Kubernetes Infrastructure and Cisco ACI Understanding Terraform for Cisco ACI Construct a Terraform Plan to Use and ACI Interpret a Terraform Plan to Use the Cisco Intersight Provider Identify the Steps in the Cisco Intersight API Authentication Method Manage Cisco UCS Servers Through Cisco Intersight API Introducing Cisco NX-OS Programmability Cisco Nexus Platform Cisco NX-OS Programmability Describing Day-Zero Provisioning with Cisco NX-OS Day-Zero Operations Describing iPXE Power on Auto Provisioning Implementing On-Box Programmability and Automation with Cisco NX-OS On-Box Programmability on Cisco NX-OS Implementing Off-Box Programmability and Automation with Cisco NX-OS NX-API Enhancement Model-Driven Programmability on Cisco NX-OS Ansible for Cisco NX-OS Understanding Model-Driven Telemetry Model-Driven Telemetry Automating Cisco UCS Using Developer Tools Cisco UCS Overview Cisco UCS Manager XML API Cisco IMC XML API Python SDK Cisco UCS Manager Ansible Modules Describing Cisco NDFC Cisco NDFC Cisco NDFC API Describing Cisco Intersight Cisco Intersight Cisco Intersight APIs  Labs: Discovery Lab 1: Use Cisco APIC Web GUI Discovery Lab 2: Discover the Cisco APIC REST API Discovery Lab 3: Use Postman with the APIC REST API Discovery Lab 4: Use Python with the Cisco APIC REST API Discovery Lab 5: Configure and Verify Cisco ACI Using Acitoolkit Discovery Lab 6: Use Cobra and Arya to Recreate a Tenant Discovery Lab 7: Manage Configuration Using Ansible Discovery Lab 8: Set Up a New Tenant the NetDevOps Way Discovery Lab 9: Create an Infrastructure Health Report Discovery Lab 10: Set Up Power on Auto Provisioning on the Cisco Nexus 9000 Discovery Lab 11: Use Bash and Guest-Shell on Cisco NX-OS Discovery Lab 12: Use Python to Enhance CLI Commands Discovery Lab 13: Trigger a Python Script Using Cisco Embedded Event Manager (EEM) Discovery Lab 14: Configure and Verify Using NX-API and Python Discovery Lab 15: Configure and Verify Using NETCONF/YANG Discovery Lab 16: Use Ansible with Cisco NX-OS Discovery Lab 17: Connect, Query, and Modify Cisco UCS Manager Objects Using Cisco UCS PowerTool Discovery Lab 18: Connect, Query, and Modify Cisco UCS Integrated Management Controller (IMC) Objects Using Cisco IMC PowerTool Discovery Lab 19: Utilize Cisco UCS Python Software Development Kit (SDK) Discovery Lab 20: Utilize Cisco IMC Python SDK Discovery Lab 21: Implement Ansible Playbooks to Modify and Verify the Configuration of Cisco UCS Manager

OVERVIEW The Implementing and Operating Cisco Data Center Core Technologies course helps you prepare for the Cisco CCNP Data Center and CCIE Data Center certifications and for advanced-level data center roles. Learn to master the skills and technologies you need to implement data center compute, LAN and SAN infrastructures. Understand the essentials of automation and security in data centers. Gain hands-on experience with deploying, securing, operating, and maintaining Cisco data center infrastructures including: Cisco MDS Switches and Cisco Nexus Switches; Cisco Unified Computing System™ (Cisco UCS®) B-Series Blade Servers, and Cisco UCS C-Series Rack Servers. This course will help you: Gain experience implementing, securing and automating network, compute, and storage infrastructure Gain knowledge and skills through Cisco’s unique combination of lessons and hands-on practice using enterprise-grade Cisco learning technologies, data center equipment, and software Qualify for professional and expert-level job roles in the high-demand area of enterprise-class data center environments Prepare to take the 350-601 Implementing Cisco Data Center Core Technologies (DCCOR)exam. This course is worth 64 Continuing Education (CE) credits towards recertification. OBJECTIVES After completing this course you should be able to: Implement routing and switching protocols in Data Center environment Implement overlay networks in data center Introduce high-level Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (Cisco ACI™) concepts and Cisco Virtual Machine manager (VMM) domain integration Describe Cisco Cloud Service and deployment models Implement Fibre Channel fabric Implement Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) unified fabric Implement security features in data center Implement software management and infrastructure monitoring Implement Cisco UCS Fabric Interconnect and Server abstraction Implement SAN connectivity for Cisco Unified Computing System™ (Cisco UCS®) Describe Cisco HyperFlex™ infrastructure concepts and benefits Implement Cisco automation and scripting tools in data center Evaluate automation and orchestration technologies CONTENT Implementing Data Center Switching Protocols Spanning Tree Protocol Port Channels Overview Virtual Port Channels Overview Implementing First-Hop Redundancy Protocols Hot Standby Router Protocol (HSRP) Overview Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol (VRRP) Overview Implementing Routing in Data Center Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) v2 and Open Settlement Protocol (OSP) v3 Border Gateway Protocol Implementing Multicast in Data Center IP Multicast in Data Center Networks Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP) and Multicast Listener Discovery (MLD) Multicast Distribution Trees and Routing Protocols IP Multicast on Cisco Nexus Switches Implementing Data Center Overlay Protocols Virtual Extensible LAN Implementing Network Infrastructure Security User Accounts and Role Based Access Control (RBAC) Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA) and SSH on Cisco NX-OS Keychain Authentication First Hop Security Media Access Control Security Control Plane Policing Describing Cisco Application-Centric Infrastructure Cisco ACI Overview, Initialization, and Discovery Cisco Nexus Dashboard Overview Cisco CLoud ACI Overview Cisco ACI Management Cisco ACI Fabric Access Policies Describing Cisco ACI Building Blocks and VMM Domain Integration Tenant-Based Components Cisco ACI Endpoints and Endpoint Groups (EPG) Controlling Traffic Flow with Contracts Virtual Switches and Cisco ACI VMM Domains VMM Domain EPG Association Cisco ACI Integration with Hypervisor Solutions Describing Packet Flow in Data Center Network Data Center Traffic Flows Packet Flow in Cisco Nexus Switches Packet Flow in Cisco ACI Fabric Describing Cisco Cloud Service and Deployment Models Cloud Architectures Cloud Deployment Models Describing Data Center Network Infrastructure Management, Maintenance, and Operations Time Synchronization Network Configuration Management Software Updates Network Infrastructure Monitoring Explaining Cisco Network Assurance Concepts Need for Network Assurance Cisco Streaming Telemetry Overview Implementing Fibre Channel Fabric Fibre Channel Basics Virtual Storage Area Network (VSAN) Overview SAN Port Channels Overview Fibre Channel Domain Configuration Process Implementing Storage Infrastructure Services Distributed Device Aliases Zoning N-Port Identifier Virtualization (NPIV) and N-Port Virtualization (NPV) Fibre Channel over IP Network Access Server (NAS) Concepts Storage Area Network (SAN) Design Options Implementing FCoE Unified Fabric Fibre Channel over Ethernet Describing FCoE FCoE Topology Options FCoE Implementation Implementing Storage Infrastructure Security User Accounts and RBAC Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting Fibre Channel Port Security and Fabric Binding Describing Data Center Storage Infrastructure Maintenance and Operations Time Synchronization Software Installation and Upgrade Storage Infrastructure Monitoring Describing Cisco UCS Server Form Factors Cisco UCS B-Series Blade Servers Cisco UCS C-Series Rack Servers Implementing Cisco Unified Computing Network Connectivity Cisco UCS Fabric Interconnect Cisco UCS B-Series Connectivity Cisco UCS C-Series Integration Implementing Cisco Unified Computing Server Abstraction Identity Abstraction Service Profile Templates Implementing Cisco Unified Computing SAN Connectivity Cisco Unified Computing Storage Connectivity Options iSCSI Overview Fibre Channel Overview Implement FCoE Implementing Unified Computing Security User Accounts and RBAC Options for Authentication Key Management Introducing Cisco HyperFlex Systems Hyperconverged and Integrated Systems Overview Cisco HyperFlex Solution Cisco HyperFlex Scalability and Robustness Describing Data Center Unified Computing Management, Maintenance, and Operations Compute Configuration Management Software Updates Infrastructure Monitoring Cisco Intersight™ Implementing Cisco Data Center Automation and Scripting Tools Cisco NX-OS Programmability Scheduler Overview Cisco Embedded Event Manager Overview Open NX-OS Linux Network Architecture Bash Shell and Guest Shell for Cisco NX-OS Cisco Nexus API Cisco NX-OS Model-Driven Programmability Cisco NX-SDK Describing Cisco Integration with Automation and Orchestration Software Platforms Cisco and Ansible Integration Overview Python in Cisco NX-OS and Cisco UCS HashiCorp Terraform Overview Cisco Application-Centric Infrastructure Automation Options Describing Cisco Data Center Automation and Orchestration Technologies Power On Auto Provisioning Cisco Nexus Dashboard Overview Cisco Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller Overview Cisco UCS PowerTool Labs Discovery Lab 1: Configure Virtual Extensible LAN (VXLAN) Discovery Lab 2: Explore the Cisco ACI Fabric Discovery Lab 3: Implement Cisco ACI Access Policies and Out-of-Band Management Discovery Lab 4: Implement Cisco ACI Tenant Policies Discovery Lab 5: Integrate Cisco ACI with VMware Discovery Lab 6: Configure Fibre Channel Discovery Lab 7: Configure Device Aliases Discovery Lab 8: Configure Zoning Discovery Lab 9: Configure NPV Discovery Lab 10: Provision Cisco UCS Fabric Interconnect Discovery Lab 11: Configure Server and Uplink Ports Discovery Lab 12: Configure VLANs Discovery Lab 13: Configure Cisco UCS Server Profile Using Hardware Identities Discovery Lab 14: Configure Basic Identity Pools Discovery Lab 15: Configure a Cisco UCS Service Profile Using Pools Discovery Lab 16: Configure an Internet Small Computer Systems Interface (iSCSI) Service Profile Discovery Lab 17: Configure Cisco UCS Manager to Authenticate Users with Microsoft Active Directory Discovery Lab 18: Discovery Lab 1:Configure Cisco Nexus Switches with Ansible Discovery Lab 19: Program a Cisco Nexus Switch with Python