Archives: Courses

Implementing and Administering DNA Center for Assurance v2.0 (IADNACA)

The need for intent-based networking is growing as more segments of the business depend on reliable, secure digital networks. Cisco DNA Center provides a centralized management dashboard for complete control of this new network. Full automation capabilities for provisioning and change management are enhanced with intelligent analytics that pull telemetry data from everywhere in the network. Applications, services, and users are prioritized based on business goals, within policy parameters and security best practices. Shortcomings in network, application, or device performance are flagged, and instant remediation guidance saves hours of IT troubleshooting. This interconnection of automation and assurance forms a continuous validation-and-verification loop, checking alignment of network operation with business intent.

Designing and Implementing Cloud Connectivity (ENCC)

Designing and Implementing Cloud Connectivity (ENCC) training helps you develop the skills required to design and implement enterprise cloud connectivity solutions. You will learn how to leverage both private and public internet-based connectivity to extend the enterprise network to cloud providers. You will explore the basic concepts surrounding public cloud infrastructure and how services like Software as a Service (SaaS) can be integrated. You will practice how to analyze and recommend connectivity models that provide the best quality of experience for users. You will learn to implement both Internet Protocol Security (IPsec) and Software-Defined Wide-Area Network (SD-WAN) cloud connectivity, as well as build overlay routing with Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) and Border Gateway Protocol (BGP). Finally, you will practice troubleshooting cloud connectivity issues relating to IPsec, SD-WAN, routing, application performance, and policy application.

Cisco ACI and Nexus Dashboard Orchestrator Workshop (ACI-NDO)

The Cisco ACI-NDO workshop will explore Cisco’s datacentre networking solution that includes ACI, Nexus Dashboard (ND) and Nexus Dashboard Orchestrator (NDO) products. 

This workshop is aimed at detailing the operations and configuration of ACI in a multisite design.  The modules cover the underlying ND Platform and the NDO application deployment options. 

Fundamentals of Cisco Firewall Threat Defense and Intrusion Prevention (SFWIPF)

The Fundamentals of Cisco Firewall Threat Defense and Intrusion Prevention (SFWIPF) training shows you how to implement and configure Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense for deployment as a next generation firewall at the internet edge. You’ll gain an understanding of Cisco Secure Firewall architecture and deployment, base configuration, packet processing and advanced options, and conducting Secure Firewall administration troubleshooting.

NDI Mentored Install – ACI or NDFC

This overview of service deliverables is intended to give you an understanding of what to expect from a mentored install of Cisco Nexus Dashboard Software. ND added on to an existing ACI deployment allows customers to obtain verification and validation of the fabric before issues arise. It proactively monitors and audits the ACI fabric. This provides customers visibility on exactly how the ACI fabric is expected to perform and how you intended it to perform. The specific deliverables and quantities are flexible and can be adjusted based on your needs.

NDFC – VXLAN EVPN Fabric Mentored Install

Welcome to Housley’s Cisco VXLAN EVPN Fabric Mentored Install program! We understand that VXLAN EVPN represents a new skill set for many networking professionals, and we’re here to help you maximize your success. This program has been designed to provide guidance and support for authorized Cisco DCN Customers and Partners, ensuring a smooth transition into the world of VXLAN EVPN.

Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure Power Workshop (ACI-PW5)

This ACI Power Workshop is a technical delivery that provides essential skills to personnel involved in deploying a base ACI environment. It covers key topics areas relevant to common deployment scenarios and is accompanied by a series of step-by-step labs. Each student is allocated four bare metal hosts, a router, two external hosts, two ESXi servers and fours VMs that they configure for ACI, including: 

Access Policies 
A Tenant, VRF and Bridge Domains 
An Application Profile and EPGs 
Filters and Contracts 
External L3 connectivity (L3Out) 
Virtual Machine Manager (vSphere) integration 

Housley will make the lab resources available 24/7 for the duration of the course.  

Ratio of 60% hands on to 40% theory 

Webex CC Administrator Workshop – Voice Channel (WXCCV3)

In this hands-on Instructor led workshop, students will get an overview of Cisco Webex Contact Centre solution, understand the WXCC Architecture & Licensed Options and perform all basic administrative configuration tacks to set up a Webex Contact Centre. Students will be setting up Routing Strategies and Call Flows for Voice channel and learn Supervisory Functions, Create Reports and Dashboards Using Visualizations.

Implementing Cisco Nexus 9000 Switches in NX-OS Mode – Advanced (DCNXA)

The Implementing Cisco Nexus 9000 Switches in NX-OS Mode–Advanced (DCNXA) v1.0 course provides advanced training in applying and managing the Cisco Nexus® 9000 Series Switches in NX-OS mode. The Cisco® NX-OS platform deploys Virtual Extensible LAN (VXLAN) and Ethernet VPN (EVPN) using Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM), implements Multi-Site VXLAN EVPN, and integrates L4-L7 services into the fabric providing external connectivity, utilizing advanced tenant features. You will also learn how to implement Cisco NX-OS Enhanced Policy-Based Redirect (ePBR) and Intelligent Traffic Director (ITD) features.