Cisco Service Provider

Course Description 

The Configuring BGP on Cisco Routers training teaches the underlying foundations of the Internet and new-world technologies such as Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS). It prepares students to design and implement efficient, optimal, and trouble-free BGP networks covering:

The theory of BGP and configuration of BGP on Cisco IOS routers
Detailed troubleshooting information and hands-on exercises that provide students with the skills needed to configure and troubleshoot BGP networks in customer environments
BGP network design issues and usage rules for various BGP features

Who Should Enroll

Network administrators
Network engineers
Network managers
Systems engineers (who would like to implement BGP)

Course Objectives

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
Describe how to configure, monitor, and troubleshoot basic BGP to enable interdomain routing in a network scenario with multiple domains
Describe how to use BGP policy controls to influence the BGP route selection process in a network scenario in which you must support connections to multiple ISPs
Describe how to use BGP attributes to influence the route selection process in a network scenario where you must support multiple connections.
Describe how to successfully connect the customer network to the Internet in a network scenario in which multiple connections must be implemented
Describe how to configure the service provider network to behave as a transit AS in a typical implementation with multiple BGP connections to other autonomous systems.
Enable route reflection as possible solution to BGP scaling issues in a typical service provider network with multiple BGP connections to other autonomous systems.
Describe the available BGP tools and features to optimize the scalability of the BGP routing protocol in a typical BGP network

Course Prerequisites

The knowledge and skills that a learner must have before attending this course are as follows:
Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Cisco IOS Software configuration
Configuring and troubleshooting RIP, EIGRP, OSPF and IS-IS
Skills and knowledge equivalent to those learned in:
Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions (CCNA)
Implementing Cisco Advanced Routing and Services (ENARSI)
Implementing and Operating Cisco Service Provider Core Technologies (SPCOR)

Course Outline

Module 1: BGP Overview
Module 2: BGP Transit Autonomous Systems
Module 3: Route Selection Using Policy Controls
Module 4: Route Selection Using Attributes
Module 5: Customer to Provider Connectivity with BGP
Module 6: Scaling Service Provider Networks
Module 7: Optimizing BGP Scalability

Lab Outline

Discovery 1: Configure Basic BGP
Discovery 2: Announcing Networks in BGP
Discovery 3: Implement BGP TTL Security Check
Discovery 4: BGP Route Propagation
Discovery 5: IBGP Full Mesh
Discovery 6: BGP Administrative Distance
Discovery 7: Configure Non-Transit Autonomous System
Discovery 8: Filtering Customer Prefixes
Discovery 9: Prefix-Based Outbound Route Filtering
Discovery 10: Configure Route Maps as BGP Filters
Discovery 11: Configure Per-Neighbor Weights
Discovery 12: Configure and Monitor Local Preference
Discovery 13: Configure Local Preference Using Route Maps
Discovery 14: Configure AS Path Prepending
Discovery 15: Configure MED
Discovery 16: Configure Local Preference Using the Communities
Discovery 17: Configure Route Reflector
Discovery 18: Configure BGP Route Limiting
Discovery 19: Configure BGP Peer Groups

Course Description

The Implementing Cisco Multiprotocol Label Switching training teaches you the high-performance method for forwarding packets through a network. MPLS enables routers at the edge of a network to apply simple labels to packets. This practice allows the edge devices to switch packets according to labels, with minimal lookup overhead. MPLS integrates the performance and traffic-management capabilities of data link Layer 2 with the scalability and flexibility of network Layer 3 routing. When used in conjunction with other standard technologies, MPLS gives the ability to support value-added features.

How You'll Benefit

Acquire the skill of implementing MPLS high-performance methods for forwarding packets in a network
Learn to configure routers at the network edge to apply simple labels to packets
Gain the knowledge to enable edge devices, ATM switches, or existing routers to switch packets based on labels within the service provider core
Master the skill of minimizing lookup overhead in the packet-switching process
Gain proficiency in integrating the performance and traffic-management capabilities of data-link Layer 2 using MPLS
Acquire the skill of combining the scalability and flexibility of network Layer 3 routing through MPLS
Learn to leverage MPLS with other standard technologies to implement value-added features for service providers' networks

Who Should Enroll

Network administrators
Network engineers
Network managers
Systems engineers (who would like to implement MPLS and MPLS Traffic Engineering)

Course Objectives

Upon completion of the course, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
Describe the features of MPLS
Describe how MPLS labels are assigned and distributed
Identify the Cisco IOS tasks and command syntax necessary to implement MPLS on frame-mode Cisco IOS platforms
Describe the MPLS peer-to-peer architecture and explain the routing and packet forwarding model in this architecture
Identify the Cisco IOS command syntax required to successfully configure, monitor, and troubleshoot VPN operations
Identify how the MPLS VPN model can be used to implement managed services and internet access
Describe the various internet access implementations that are available and the benefits and drawbacks of each model
Provide an overview of MPLS Traffic Engineering

Course Prerequisites

It is recommended, but not required, to have the following skills and knowledge before attending this course:
Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Cisco IOS Software configuration
Configuring and troubleshooting EIGRP, OSPF, IS-IS and BGP
The following Cisco courses can help you gain the knowledge you need to prepare for this course:
Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies (ENCOR)

Course Outline

MPLS Features
Label Assignment and Distribution
Frame-Mode MPLS Implementation on Cisco IOS Platforms
MPLS Virtual Private Network Technology
MPLS VPN Implementation
Complex MPLS VPNs
Internet Access and MPLS VPNs
MPLS Traffic Engineering Overview

Lab Outline

Verifying CEF Switching
Enabling MPLS
Change IP TTL Propagation
Configure MP-IBGP
Configure the VRF Instances
Configure RIP as a PE-CE Routing Protocol
Configure EIGRP as a PE-CE Routing Protocol
Configure OSPF as a PE-CE Routing Protocol
Configure BGP as a PE-CE Routing Protocol
Configure a Central Services VPN
Configure MPLS Traffic Engineering
Implement the Service Provider's and Customer's IP Addressing and IGP Routing
Implement the Core MPLS Environment in the Service Provider Network
Implement EIGRP Based VPNs
Implement OSPF Based MPLS VPNs
Implement BGP Based MPLS VPNs
Implement MPLS Traffic Engineering

Course Description 

IPv6 Fundamentals, Design, and Deployment (IP6FD) is a five-day training that provides you with the knowledge and skills needed to implement and configure the IP version 6 (IPv6) features of Cisco IOS software. The training also provides an overview of IPv6 technologies; covers IPv6 design and implementation; describes IPv6 operations, addressing, routing, services, and transition; and describes deployment of IPv6 in enterprise networks as well as in service provider networks. The training includes case studies that are useful for deployment scenarios and remote labs.
This training also earns you 40 Continuing Education (CE) credits toward recertification.

 How You'll Benefit

This training will help you:
Learn how to successfully configure the IP version 6 features of Cisco IOS Software
Gain leading-edge skills for high-demand responsibilities in the enterprise sector
Earn 40 CE credits toward recertification

Who Should Enroll

Network Engineers

Course Objectives

Describe the history of IP version 4 (IPv4) and the rationale for implementing IPv6 to resolve IPv4 addressing and security issues
Explain the benefits of addressing with IPv6 and describe how larger IPv6 address sizes facilitate auto configuration and aggregation
Describe the market drivers that help promote IPv6 as the key technology of the future
Describe the IPv6 addressing architecture, including types of addresses and address representation
Describe changes in the IPv6 header and the purpose of extension headers
Describe and use Cisco IOS software commands to enable IPv6 on Cisco routers
Describe internet control message protocol (ICMP) types and codes and IPv6 neighbor discovery, which is the process in which neighbors discover each other and autoconfigure addresses
Describe the IPv6 configuration process on Cisco IOS software and provide some basic methods for troubleshooting issues that relate to IPv6 configurations
Explain IP mobility in general and describe the IPv6 network mobility model with possible usages
Describe how domain name system (DNS) works in an IPv6 environment
Describe dynamic host configuration protocol (DHCP) version 6 (DHCPv6) for IPv6 operations, including how DHCP operation in IPv6 differs from its operation in IPv4 and how you can implement DHCPv6 prefix delegation to improve the IPv6 numbering process
Describe the fields in the IPv6 header that are used to support quality of service (QoS) and explain how these fields differ from the IPv4 QoS model
Describe Cisco IOS tools, such as Telnet, Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP), Secure Shell Protocol (SSH), and others
Describe open shortest path first (OSPF)v3, the IPv6-capable version of the OSPF routing protocol, including its operations, configuration, and commands
Describe Cisco enhanced interior gateway routing protocol (EIGRP), including its operation, configuration, and commands
Explore multiprotocol border gateway protocol (MP-BGP), including operation, IPv6-related configuration, and commands
Explain the issues when using policy-based routing (PBR) and when disabling the processing of extension headers
Describe the characteristics of first hop redundancy protocol (FHRP) for IPv6, which are used to offer redundant connections on the network layer for upstream connectivity
Describe redistribution of IPv6 routing information, differences among various routing protocols, and changes in the behavior of redistribution compared to IPv4
Describe the IPv6 multicast addresses format, including a real-life multicast example
Describe IPv6 multicast addressing options, media access control (MAC) address mappings, and multicast address scoping
Describe the dual-stacking approach to integrating IPv6 functionality into an existing IPv4-only environment
Describe tunneling mechanisms for IPv4-to-IPv6 transition, or for supporting IPv4 and IPv6 coexistence
Explain the benefits of adopting IPv6 single stack instead of using both IPv4 and IPv6 and the process for converting networks from IPv4 to IPv6
Describe the features of access control lists (ACLs) in an IPv6 environment
Describe how security is implemented in IPv6
Describe security issues in an IPv6 transition environment
Describe security practices for IPv6 deployment
Describe how Cisco IOS Firewall works and how to configure it in Pv6 traffic
Describe the IPv6 networking environments in use today, the process of becoming an IPv6 internet service provider (ISPs), address allocation policies and organizations, and strategies for connecting to the IPv6 internet
Identify an IPv6 multihoming issue and prescribe a potential solution
Describe several IPv6 enterprise deployment strategies
Explain how to deploy IPv6 over a multi-protocol label switching (MPLS) network
Describe IPv6 broadband access services and digital subscriber line (DSL)-based access in particular
Describe how to plan and implement IPv6 in enterprise networks
Describe how plan and implement IPv6 cloud and software-defined deployments
Describe and identify the most common planning and implementation approaches as they pertain to moving to IPv6 in branch networks

Course Prerequisites

The knowledge and skills you are expected to have before attending this training are:
Understanding of networking and routing (on Cisco CCNP level, but no formal certification is required)
Working knowledge of the Microsoft Windows operating system
These skills can be found in the following Cisco Learning Offering:
Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions (CCNA)

Course Outline

Explaining the Rationale for IPv6
IPv6 Features and Benefits
Market Drivers
IPv6 Addressing Architecture
IPv6 Header Format
Enabling IPv6 on Cisco Routers
Using ICMPv6 and Neighbor Discovery
Troubleshooting IPv6
IPv6 Mobility
DNS in an IPv6 Environment
DHCPv6 Operations
QoS Support in an IPv6 Environment
Cisco IOS XE Software Features
Examining OSPFv3
Examining EIGRP for IPv6
Introducing MP-BGP
Configuring IPv6 Policy-Based Routing
Configuring FHRP for IPv6
Configuring Route Redistribution
Implementing Multicast in an IPv6 Network
Using IPv6 MLD
Implementing Dual-Stack
IPv6 Tunneling Mechanisms
Transition to Single-Stack Deployments
Configuring IPv6 ACLs
Using IPsec, IKE, and VPNs
Security Issues in an IPv6 Transition Environment
IPv6 Security Practices
Configuring Cisco IOS Firewall for IPv6
IPv6 Address Allocation
IPv6 Multihoming Issues
IPv6 Enterprise Deployment Strategies
Support for IPv6 in MPLS
IPv6 Broadband Access Services
Planning and Implementing IPv6 Cloud and Software-Defined Deployments
Planning and Implementing IPv6 in Enterprise Networks
Planning and Implementing IPv6 in Branch Networks

Lab Outline

Using Neighbor Discovery
Using Prefix Delegation
Routing with OSPFv3
Routing with EIGRP Routing with BGP and MP-BGP
Multicasting
Implementing Tunnels for IPv6
Configuring Advanced ACLs
Implementing IPsec and IKE
Configuring Cisco IOS Firewall

Course Overview

The Understanding Cisco Service Provider Network Foundations (SPFNDU) v1.0 course is designed to provide you with the foundational knowledge for the suite of Cisco® CCNP® Service Provider courses. The course expands what you learned from the Cisco CCNA® course with a focus on theoretical and practical knowledge needed for the Service Provider environment. Through a combination of lessons and hands-on practice, you will learn about architectures, protocols, software and hardware platforms, and solutions within the Service Provider realm. While this course does not lead directly to a certification exam, it does cover foundational knowledge critical to the success in the Service Provider Technology track. This course also earns you 30 Continuing Education (CE) credits towards recertification.

Who should attend

Network administrator
Network engineer
Network manager
System engineer
Project manager
Network designer

Course Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this training. However, the knowledge and skills you are recommended to have before attending this training are:
Knowledge of IPv4 and IPv6 Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) networking
Familiarity with a typical service provider environment
Basic knowledge about networking devices and their roles

These skills can be found in the following Cisco Learning Offering:
Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions (CCNA)

Course Objectives

Describe network architectures, devices, and software used by service providers
Describe the various Internet governance organizations, their roles, and tools available for governance information verification
Configure Cisco Internetwork Operating System (Cisco IOS®) and Cisco IOS XE routers
Describe Cisco IOS XR software, perform initial configuration, and explain platform daily tasks
Describe various access and core technologies used by service providers
Describe various major switching technologies used by service providers
Describe major overlay technologies and their usage, and configure Virtual Extensible LAN I (VxLAN)
Describe various major routing protocols used by service providers
Configure Layer 3 services used by service providers
Describe Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS), components, protocols, and MPLS usage
Describe usage of various services used and maintained by service providers
Introduce Linux networking, Bourne Again Shell (BASH) scripting, and their usage within Cisco IOS XR software

Lab Topology

Review Lab Environment
Examine Governance Data
Perform an Initial Cisco Internetworking Operating System (IOS XE) Configuration
Configure Connectivity and Connectivity Verification on Cisco IOS XE Devices
Perform Initial Cisco IOS XR Configuration
Configure and Verify Connectivity on Cisco IOS XR
Configure Intermediate System to Intermediate System (IS-IS)
Configure Routing Information Protocol (RIPv2) and RIP extension (RIPng)
Configure Basic Border Gateway Protocol (BGP)
Configure MPLS
Configure Internet Protocol Service Level Agreement (IP SLA)
Configure Hot Standby Router Protocol (HSRP) with Object Tracking
Configure Virtual Routing and Forwarding (VRFs)
Configure Network Time Protocol (NTP)
Use Linux Command Line Interface
Configure IOS XR Using a Bash Script

Outline:

Introducing Service Provider Architectures
Describing Internet Governance Organizations
Configuring the Cisco IOS and Cisco IOS XE Router
Configuring Cisco IOS XR Router
Introducing Access and Core Technologies in the Service Provider Environment
Introducing Routing Technologies in the Service Provider Environment
Describing MPLS
Implementing Layer 3 Services
Introducing Switching Technologies in the Service Provider Environment
Introducing Overlay Technologies
Implementing Service Provider Services
Introducing Programmability on Cisco IOS XR Routers

Course Description

The Implementing and Operating Cisco Service Provider Network Core Technologies (SPCOR) training expands your knowledge and skills of service provider core networks. You will gain the theoretical and practical knowledge needed to implement and operate service provider networks using technologies such as core architecture, services, networking, automation, quality of service (QoS), security, and network assurance.

This training prepares you for the 350-501 SPCOR v1.0 exam. If passed, you earn the Cisco Certified Specialist – Service Provider Core certification and satisfy the core exam requirement for the Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Service Provider and Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) Service Provider certifications. This training also earns you 64 Continuing Education (CE) credits towards recertification.

How You'll Benefit

This training will help you:
Configure, verify, troubleshoot, and optimize next-generation, service provider internet protocol (IP) network infrastructures
Deepen your understanding of service provider technologies, including core architecture, services, networking, automation, quality of services, security, and network assurance
Prepare for the 350-501 SPCOR v1.0 exam
Earn 64 CE credits towards recertification

Who Should Enroll

Network Administrators
Network Engineers
Network Managers
System Engineers
Project Managers
Network Designers

What to Expect in the Exam

Implementing and Operating Cisco Service Provider Network Core Technologies (350-501 SPCOR) v1.0 is a 120-minute exam associated with the Cisco Certified Specialist – Service Provider Core certification and satisfies the core exam requirement for the CCNP Service Provider and CCIE Service Provider certifications.

This exam tests your knowledge of core service provider network technologies, including:
Core architecture
Services
Networking
Automation
Quality of services
Security
Network assurance

Course Objectives

Describe the service provider network architectures, concepts, and transport technologies
Describe the Cisco IOS software architectures, main internetwork operating system (IOS) types, and their differences
Implement open shortest path first (OSPF) in the service provider network
Implement integrated intermediate system to intermediate system (IS-IS) in the service provider network
Implement border gateway protocol (BGP) routing in service provider environments
Implement route maps and routing policy language
Describe IPv6 transition mechanisms used in the service provider networks
Implement high availability mechanisms in Cisco IOS XR software
Implement traffic engineering in modern service provider networks for optimal resource utilization
Describe segment routing and segment routing traffic engineering concepts
Describe the virtual private network (VPN) technologies used in the service provider environment
Configure and verify multi-protocol label switching (MPLS) L2VPN in service provider environments
Configure and verify MPLS L3VPN in service provider environments
Implement IP multicast services
Describe the QoS architecture and QoS benefits for service provider networks
Implement QoS in service provider environment
Implement control plane security in Cisco devices
Implement management plane security in Cisco devices
Implement data plane security in Cisco devices
Describe the YANG data modeling language
Implement automation and assurance tools and protocols
Describe the role of Cisco Network Services Orchestrator (NSO) in service provider environments
Implement virtualization technologies in service provider environment

Course Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this training. However, the knowledge and skills you are recommended to have before attending this training are:
Intermediate knowledge of Cisco IOS or IOS XE
Familiarity with Cisco IOS or IOS XE and Cisco IOS XR software configuration
Knowledge of IPv4 and IPv6 transmission control protocol (TCP)/IP networking
Intermediate knowledge of IP routing protocols
Understanding of MPLS technologies
Familiarity with VPN technologies

These skills can be found in the following Cisco Learning Offerings:
Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions (CCNA®)
Understanding Cisco Service Provided Network Foundations (SPFNDU)

Course Outline

Describing Service Provider Network Architectures
Describing Cisco IOS Software Architectures
Implementing OSPF for Cisco IOS XR
Implementing IS-IS for Cisco IOS XR
Implementing BGP in Service Provider Network
Implementing Route Maps and RPL
Transitioning to IPv6 for Cisco IOS XR and IOS XE
Implementing High Availability in Networking
Implementing MPLS for Cisco IOS XR
Implementing Cisco MPLS Traffic Engineering
Describing Segment Routing
Describing VPN Services
Configuring L2VPN Services
Configuring L3VPN Services
Implementing Multicast for Cisco IOS XR
Describing QoS Architecture
Implementing QoS for Cisco IOS XR
Implementing Control Plane Security
Implementing Management Plane Security
Implementing Data Plane Security
Introducing Network Programmability
Implementing Automation and Assurance
Introducing Cisco NSO
Implementing Virtualization in Service Provider Environment

Lab Outline

Deploy Cisco IOS XR and IOS XE Basic Device Configuration
Implement OSPF Routing
Implement Integrated IS-IS Routing
Implement Basic BGP Routing
Filter BGP Prefixes Using RPL
Implement MPLS in the Service Provider Core
Implement Cisco MPLS TE
Implement Segment Routing
Implement EoMPLS
Implement MPLS L3VPN
Implement BGP Security
Implement RTBH Filtering

Course Description

The Implementing Cisco Service Provider Advanced Routing Solutions (SPRI) training teaches you theories and practices to integrate advanced routing technologies including routing protocols, multicast routing, policy language, Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS), and segment routing, expanding your knowledge and skills in service provider core networks.

This training prepares you for the 300-510 SPRI v1.1 exam. If passed, you earn the Cisco Certified Specialist – Service Provider Advanced Routing Implementation certification and satisfy the concentration exam requirement for the Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Service Provider certification. This training also earns you 37 Continuing Education (CE) credits toward recertification.

How You'll Benefit

This training will help you:
Gain the high-demand skills to maintain and operate advanced technologies related to Service Provider core networks
Increase your knowledge and skills for implementing Service Provider core advanced technologies through hands-on application and practical instruction
Prepare for the 300-510 SPRI v1.1 exam
Earn 37 CE credits toward recertification

Who Should Enroll

Network Administrators
System Engineers
Project Managers
Network Designers

What to Expect in the Exam

Implementing Cisco Service Provider Advanced Routing Solutions (300-510 SPRI) v1.1 is a 90-minute exam associated with the Cisco Certified Specialist – Service Provider certification and satisfies the concentration exam requirement for the CCNP Service Provider certification.

This exam tests your knowledge of implementing service provider advanced routing technologies, including:
Routing protocols
Policy language
MPLS
Segment routing

Course Objectives

Configure multiarea OSPF
Configure OSPF special area types and optimization features
Configure IS-IS multilevel networks and optimization features
Configure BGP to influence outbound and inbound BGP route selection
Implement BGP route reflectors and confederations
Describe the main characteristics of routing protocol tools that are used in service provider environments
Implement the Routing Policy Language
Configure route redistribution
Troubleshoot routing protocols in the service provider network
Describe, implement, and troubleshoot MPLS in service provider network
Describe and implement segment routing technology
Introduce and implement segment routing IPv6
Implement BGP security options
Implement advanced features to improve convergence in BGP networks
Implement Topology Independent Loop-Free Alternate (TI-LFA)
Describe Cisco MPLS traffic engineering
Describe how traffic engineering is used in segment routing networks
Implement and configure advanced SR-TE features
Implement IPv6 tunneling mechanisms
Describe IP multicast concepts and technologies
Implement and verifying the PM-SM protocol
Implement enhanced PIM-SM features
Implement MSDP in the interdomain environment
Implement mechanisms for dynamic RP distribution

Course Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this training. However, the knowledge and skills you are recommended to have before attending this training are:
Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Cisco Internetwork Operating System (Cisco IOS®) or IOS XE and Cisco IOS XR Software configuration
Knowledge of IPv4 and IPv6 TCP/IP networking
Intermediate knowledge of BGP, OSPF, and ISIS routing protocols
Understanding of MPLS technologies
Understanding of multicast technologies
Familiarity with segment routing

These skills can be found in the following Cisco Learning Offerings:
Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions (CCNA)
Implementing and Operating Cisco Service Provider Network Core Technologies (SPCOR)

Course Outline

Configure OSPF Multiarea Networks
Configure OSPF Special Area Types
Configure OSPF Optimization Features
Configure IS-IS Multilevel Networks
Configure IS-IS Optimization Features
Introducing Routing Protocol Tools
Introducing Routing Policy Language
Influencing Outbound BGP Route Selection
Influencing Inbound BGP Route Selection
Scaling BGP in Service Provider Networks
Implementing Route Redistribution
Troubleshooting Routing Protocols
Improving BGP Convergence and Implementing Advanced Operations
Multiprotocol Label Switching
Cisco MPLS Traffic Engineering
Troubleshooting MPLS
Segment Routing
Implementing Segment Routing
Segment Routing for IPv6
Implementing Segment Routing for IPv6
Segment Routing TI-LFA
Segment Routing Traffic Engineering
Advanced Segment Routing Traffic Engineering Features
Securing BGP
Deploying IPv6 Tunneling Mechanisms
IP Multicast Concepts and Technologies
Implementing PIM-SM Protocol
Implementing PIM-SM Enhancements
Implementing Interdomain IP Multicast
Implementing MPLS
Implementing Distributed Rendezvous Point Solution in Multicast Network

Lab Outline

Implement OSPF Special Area Types (IPv4 and IPv6)
Implement OSPF Route Summarization (IPv4 and IPv6)
Implement Multiarea IS-IS
Implement IS-IS Route Summarization
Implement Outbound BGP Route Selection
Implement Inbound BGP Route Selection
Implement BGP Route Reflectors
Implement Route Redistribution
Troubleshoot Routing Protocols
Configure and Verify IGP Segment Routing
Configure and Verify SRv6
Configure and Verify SR TI-LFA Using OSPF
Configure and Verify SR TI-LFA Using IS-IS
Configure and Verify SR-TE Using OSPF
Configure and Verify SR-TE Using IS-IS
Configure and Verify ODN and Flexible Algorithm
Implement BGP Security Options
Implement Tunnels for IPv6
Enable and Optimize PIM-SM
Implement PIM-SM Enhancements
Implement MPLS in the Service Provider Core
Implement Rendezvous Point Distribution

Course Overview

The Implementing Cisco Service Provider VPN Services (SPVI) v1.0 course prepares you to manage end-customer Virtual Private Network (VPN) environments built over a common service provider Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) backbone. You will complete hands-on labs to reinforce MPLS VPN fundamental concepts, benefits, and classification, MPLS components, MPLS control plane and data plane operations, MPLS VPN routing using Virtual Routing and Forwarding (VRF), Layer 2 and Layer 3 MPLS VPNs, IPv6 MPLS VPN implementations, IP Multicast VPNs, and shared services VPNs. The course also covers solutions for deploying MPLS VPN crossing multiple Service Provider domains that improve the use of network bandwidth.

This course prepares you for the 300-515 Implementing Cisco® Service Provider VPN Services (SPVI) exam. By passing this exam, you earn the Cisco Certified Specialist – Service Provider VPN Services Implementation certification, and you satisfy the concentration exam requirement for the CCNP® Service Provider certification.

What to expect in the exam

The 300-515 SPVI exam certifies your knowledge of implementing service provider VPN services including Layer 2, Layer 3, and IPv6. After you pass 300-515 SPVI, you earn the Cisco Certified Specialist – Service Provider VPN Services Implementation certification, and you satisfy the concentration exam requirement for the CCNP Service Provider certification.

Who should attend

This course is for network professionals who need to learn the techniques to implement, configure, monitor, and support Service Provider VPN solutions based on MPLS backbones.
Network administrators
Network engineers
Network supervisors
Network managers
Network Operations Center (NOC) personnel
Network designers
Network architects
Channel partners

How You'll Benefit

This course will help you:
Gain valuable skills in reinforcing MPLS VPN fundamental concepts, benefits, and classifications
Learn to configure optional paths for traffic to avoid network congestion
Earn 40 CE credits toward recertification
Prepare to take the 300-515 SPVI exam

Course Objectives

After taking this course, you should be able to:
Describe VPN concepts and operation in a Service Provider environment
Implement Layer 3 MPLS VPN operations in a Service Provider environment
Implement Layer 3 Inter-domain MPLS VPN services traversing multiple Service Providers
Implement Layer 3 Multicast MPLS VPN operations in a Service Provider environment
Troubleshoot typical issues in Layer 3 MPLS VPN environments
Implement Layer 2 VPN operations in a Service Provider environment
Troubleshoot Layer 2 VPN issues in a Service Provider network
Implement MPLS VPN solutions for IPv6 environments
Troubleshoot MPLS VPN solutions for IPv6 environments

Course Prerequisites

Before taking this course, you should have Service Provider knowledge at the professional level, equivalent to the material in the following Cisco courses:
Building Cisco Service Provider Next-Generation Networks Part 1 (SPNGN1)2
Building Cisco Service Provider Next-Generation Networks Part 2 (SPNGN2)2
Deploying Cisco Service Provider Network Routing (SPROUTE)

In the new certification program, foundational material is covered in these courses:
Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions (CCNA^®)
Understanding Cisco Service Provider Network Foundations (SPFNDU)
Implementing and Operating Cisco Service Provider Network Core Technologies (SPCOR)

Outline:

Introducing VPN Services
VPN Fundamentals
MPLS VPN Control Plane Operation

Troubleshooting MPLS VPN Underlay
Troubleshoot Core Interior Gateway Protocol (IGP)
Troubleshoot Border Gateway Protocol (BGP)

Implementing Layer 3 MPLS VPNs
Multiprotocol BGP (MP-BGP) Routing Requirements in MPLS VPNs
Provider Edge to Customer Edge (PE-to-CE) Routing Requirements in Layer 3 MPLS VPNs

Implementing Layer 3 Interdomain MPLS VPNs
Inter-Autonomous System (AS) for Layer 3 MPLS VPNs
Content Security and Control (CSC) for Layer 3 MPLS VPNs

Implementing Layer 3 Multicast MPLS VPNs
Multicast VPN (MVPN) Fundamentals
Implement Intranet MVPN

Troubleshooting Intra-AS Layer 3 VPNs
Troubleshoot PE-CE Connectivity
Troubleshoot PE-to-Route Reflector

Implementing Layer 2 VPNs
Layer 2 Service Architecture and Carrier Ethernet Services
Refresh on Traditional Ethernet LAN (E-LAN), E-Line, and E-Tree Solutions

Troubleshooting Layer 2 VPNs
Troubleshoot Common Issues for Traditional E-Line, E-LAN, and E-Tree Ethernet Solutions
Troubleshoot Common Issues for Ethernet VPN (EVPN) Native, EVPN Virtual Private Wire Service (VPWS), and EVPN Integrated Routing and Bridging (IRB) Solutions

Implementing Layer 3 IPv6 MPLS VPNs
Classical Solutions for Deploying IPv6 over IPv4 Environments
Using 6VPE to Deploy IPv6 Connectivity over MPLS Environment

Troubleshooting Layer 3 IPv6 MPLS VPNs
Troubleshooting PE-to-PE Connectivity

Lab Outline

Verify the Service Provider Backbone Operation for MPLS VPN
Work with VRF Instances
Troubleshoot the MPLS VPN Backbone
Configure MP-BGP as the PE-CE Routing Protocol
Configure and Verify PE-to-CE Routing Requirements
Enable Shared Services VPN
Deploy Internet Access as a VPN Service
Troubleshoot Layer 3 MPLS VPN End-Customer Connectivity
Implement Different EVPN Solutions
Troubleshoot EVPN VPWS
Implement IPv6 VPN Provider Edge Router (6VPE)

Course Overview

The Implementing Segment Routing on Cisco IOS XR (SEGRTE201) v2.0 course covers the fundamental concepts of Segment Routing (SR), how to configure and verify segment routing within an Interior Gateway Protocol (IGP), and the interworking of Label Distribution Protocol (LDP) with segment routing. You will learn how to implement Topology-Independent Loop-Free Alternate (TI-LFA) using segment routing, and how to instantiate and verify segment routing traffic engineering policies. You will also learn how to implement segment routing within Border Gateway Protocol (BGP).

How you’ll benefit

This course will help you:

Learn how to configure and verify segment routing within an Interior Gateway Protocol (IGP)
Prepare to implement topology-independent loop-free alternate using segment routing
Learn to implement segment routing within Border Gateway Protocol

Who should attend

Systems engineers
Network engineers
Field engineers
Technical support personnel
Channel partners and resellers

Prerequisites

Before taking this course, you should have:

Familiarity with Cisco Internetwork Operating System (IOS®) XR software
Knowledge of general networking concepts

Course Objectives

After taking this course, you should be able to:

Describe the key concepts of segment routing
Implement and verify IGP segment routing
Migrate an existing Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) LDP-based network to segment routing
Implement and verify TI-LFA segment routing
Instantiate segment routing policies
Instantiate multidomain segment routing policies
Configure and verify BGP prefix segments and SR-based services

Lab Topology

Configuring and Verifying IGP Segment Routing
Migrating from LDP to Segment Routing
Configuring and Verifying TI-LFA Fast Reroute
Configuring and Verifying SR Policies
Configuring and Verifying Multidomain SR-TE
Configuring and Verifying BGP Segment Routing

Outline:

Introduction to Segment Routing
IGP Segment Routing Implementation and Verification
Segment Routing and LDP Interworking
Topology Independent – Loop Free Alternate
Segment Routing Policies – Traffic Engineering (SR-TE)
Multidomain SR Policies
BGP Prefix Segment and Egress Peer Engineering

Содержание курса:

Module 1. The Concept of Service Provider Routing

1.1. SP Routing Overview
1.2. Link State IGP Routing
1.3. BGP Introduction
1.4. BGP Scalability

Module 2. Implementing MPLS L3 VPN

2.1. MPLS Overview
2.2. SP VPN Technology Overview
2.3. The concept of VRFs
2.4. Using MP-BGP between PEs
2.5. CE-PE Routing Using Different Protocols
2.6. Multipoint MPLS L3 VPN

Module 3. Implementing MPLS L2 VPN

3.1. Metro Ethernet Introduction
3.2. MPLS L2 Pseudowires
3.3. Virtual Private Lan Service.
3.4. VPLS BGP Auto-Discovery
3.5. MPLS EVPN

Module 4. Traffic Engineering

4.1. The Concept of Traffic Engineering
4.2. RSVP Based Traffic Engineering
4.3. Introduction to Segment Routing (SR)
4.4. SR and LDP Interworking
4.5. TI-LFA
4.6. Segment Routing Traffic Engineering (SR-TE)

Module 5. Cisco Evolved Packet Network Manager

5.1. Exploring Cisco EPN Manager
5.2. Viewing Devices and Inventory
5.3. Viewing Network Topologies and Circuits
5.4. Using Dashboards
5.5. Managing Alarms and Events
5.6. Generating Reports
5.7. Performing Basic Administration
5.8. Adding Devices
5.9. Backup and Restoring
5.10. Performing System Maintenance
5.11. Software Image Management (SWIM)
5.12. Configuration Management
5.13. Monitoring with Policies
5.14. Provisioning Carrier Ethernet Services
5.15. Provisioning Cisco MPLS Traffic Engineering Services

Labs

Course Overview

The Cisco Aggregation Services Router 9000 Series Essentials v6.1 course introduces you to the features and functions of the Cisco® Aggregation Services Router (ASR) 9000 Series platforms. Through a combination of lecture and hands-on labs, you will gain an understanding of all major aspects of the platform, including hardware, Layer 2 and Layer 3 services, routing protocols including Segment Routing, Layer 2 and Layer 3 multicast, Quality of Service (QoS) features, and network virtualization. The course investigates Cisco Internetworking Operating System (IOS) XR 64-Bit Linux-based feature parity in the environment, as well as how to install Cisco IOS® XR 64-Bit software packages.

This course will help you:

Understand the essential features and functions of the ASR 9000 Series routers running Cisco IOS XR 64-Bit software
Practice Cisco IOS XR 64-Bit configurations on the ASR 9900 Series router in lab exercises
Configure Cisco ASR 9900 configuration changes and restore older versions of the configuration
Install the Cisco IOS XR 64-Bit Software operating system, Package Information Envelopes (PIEs), and Software Maintenance Updates (SMUs)
Understand data flow through the Cisco ASR 9000 and ASR 9900 Series router

Who should attend

This course is designed for technical professionals who need to know how to deploy Cisco ASR 9000 Series routers in their network environment. The primary audience for this course includes:

System engineers
Technical support personnel
Channel partners, resellers

Prerequisites

Before attending this course, you should have the following knowledge and skills:

Basic IOS XR 64-Bit Software configuration commands
Basic knowledge of router installation and some experience with installation tools
Routing protocol configuration experience with BGP, Intermediate System-to-Intermediate System (IS-IS), and Open Shortest Path First (OSPF)
Knowledge of Layer 2 IEEE switching and related protocols
Strong knowledge of MPLS configuration or multicast configuration experience
Experience troubleshooting Cisco routers in a large network environment

Course Objectives

After taking this course, you should be able to:

List and describe the major features and benefits of a Cisco ASR 9000 Series router
List and describe the major features and benefits of the Cisco 64-Bit IOS XR operating system
Understand data flow through the Cisco ASR 9000 Series router
Configure Cisco ASR 9000, back out of configuration changes, and restore older versions of the configuration
Install the Cisco IOS XR 64-Bit Software operating system, package information envelopes, and software maintenance updates
Enable multicast routing on a Cisco ASR 9900 Series router
Configure Layer 3 VPN services
Configure Ethernet link bundles
Configure local Ethernet Line (E-Line) Layer 2 VPN (L2VPN)
Configure Ethernet over Multiprotocol Label Switching (EoMPLS) E-Line L2VPN
Configure EoMPLS with pseudowire backup
Configure local Ethernet LAN (E-LAN) L2VPN
Describe Virtual Private LAN Service (VPLS) L2VPN
Describe VPLS with Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) autodiscovery
Configure service-based Connectivity Fault Management (CFM)
Configure Layer 2 multicast features
Describe basic QoS implementation
Describe how to configure and verify network Virtualization (nV) on the ASR 9000 series

Course Outline:

Cisco Aggregation Services Router 9000 Series Essentials (ASR9KE)
Cisco ASR 9000 Series Hardware
Cisco IOS XR 64-Bit Software Architecture and Linux Fundamentals
Cisco IOS XR 64-Bit Software Installation
Cisco IOS XR 64-Bit Software Configuration Basics
Cisco IOS XR 64-Bit Software Routing Protocols
Multicast Routing
Cisco Multiprotocol Label Switching
Cisco IOS XR 64-Bit Segment Routing
Layer 3 VPNs
Cisco ASR 9000 Layer 2 Architecture
Point-to-Point Layer 2 Services
Layer 2 Multicast
Quality of Service

Lab Topology

ASR 9904 Hardware Discovery Lab
Device Discovery and Initial Configuration
Installing Cisco IOS XR 64-Bit Software
Cisco IOS XR 64-Bit Software Operations
Configuring IS-IS Routing
Configuring OSPF Routing
Configuring Internal BGP (iBGP) Routing
IPv4 Multicast Configuration
Configuring Multiprotocol Label Switching
Configuring and Verifying IGP Segment Routing
Configuring Layer 3 Virtual Private Network
Local E-Line Service
EoMPLS Service

Course Overview

The NSO Essentials for Programmers and Network Architects (NSO201) training introduces you to Cisco Network Services Orchestrator (NSO). You will learn to install Cisco NSO and use it to manage devices and create services based on YANG templates with XPath. This training provides an overview of NSO as a network automation solution as well as introducing you to NETCONF, YANG, and XPath. You will learn about managing devices and creating device templates, service management and service package creation, network element drivers, interfacing with other systems using APIs, configuring and troubleshooting system settings, managing alarms and reporting, configuring NSO for scalability and performance, and capabilities that can be added to Cisco NSO.

How You’ll Benefit

This course will help you:
Learn to install Cisco Network Services Orchestrator (NSO)
Practice configuring devices with NSO
Practice designing and managing services with YANG models
Gain confidence with NSO configuration

Who Should Enroll

This training is designed primarily for network and software engineers who are interested in learning about automation and programmability and hold the following job roles:
Network administrators
Solutions designers
System installers
System integrators
System administrators

Prerequisites

Cisco require students to have the following knowledge and skills:
Basic knowledge of the Cisco Command-Line Interface (CLI) or the CLI of UNIX-like operating systems
Working knowledge of UNIX-based operating systems and basic tasks
Basic knowledge of programming constructs
Basic knowledge of YANG data modeling
Basic knowledge of the NETCONF communication protocol
Knowledge of XML data structures and schemas
Basic management of network components (routers, switches, etc.)
The following Cisco courses can help you gain the necessary background

Programming for Network Engineers (PRNE)
Introducing Automation for Cisco Solutions (CSAU)

Course Objectives

Explain the transactional service activation and how it relates to business requirements
Explain how Cisco NSO communicates with network devices
Understand the NETCONF protocol and be able to read and write simple YANG models
Understand the difference between devices that are fully NETCONF capable and those that are less or not NETCONF capable
Understand the support for candidate configuration and confirmed commit support
Use logs to troubleshoot the Cisco NSO deployment and check NSO communication with network devices
Explain the YANG service model structure
Design a real-world usable service
Explain the mapping logic of service parameters to device models and consequently to device configurations
Describe the use of different integration options and APIs
Explain how to implement action with use of config-templates in NSO package
Explain the use of Reactive FASTMAP in for manipulating and implementing advanced NFV components
Describe the use of feature components and function packs
Define and explain the ETSI MANO principles and solution
Work with the alarm console, and understand the NSO alarm structure and how it conforms to modern network operations procedures
Describe Cisco NSO 5.3 new features and changes in NSO

Course Outline:

Cisco Network Service Orchestrator (NSO) Essentials for Programmers and Network Architects (v4.0) (NSO201)
Introducing Service Orchestration with Cisco NSO
Exploring Cisco NSO Architecture
Orchestrating Network Solutions
Describing Cisco NSO Operation
Installing Cisco NSO
Exploring the Advantages of NETCONF
Managing Devices Using the Device Manager
Creating YANG Models
Using Services
Implementing Services with Model-to-Model Mapping
Designing Services in Cisco NSO
Managing the Service Lifecycle
Programming with Python in Cisco NSO
Configuring and Troubleshooting System Settings
Discovering Cisco NSO Northbound APIs
Managing Alarms and Reporting
Configuring Cisco NSO for Scalability and Performance
Describing Cisco NSO VNF Manager and Function Packs

Lab Topology

Install Cisco NSO
Use Device Manager
Create a Device Template
Create a Loopback Template Service
Create a VLAN Template Service
Create an L3VPN Template Service
Migrate a CDM Device
Set Up a Device Using Python Scripts
Create an SVI Python Template Service
Use NSO RESTCONF API with Postman

Course Overview

The Cisco Network Services Orchestrator (NSO) Advanced for Python Programmers (NSO300) v4.0 course continues the learning journey of the NSO Essentials for Programmers and Network Architects (NSO201) v4.0 course with NSO to include customizing templates with Python programming, Docker deployment, and Nano services. You will learn to create advanced services using the NSO application framework and Python scripting with both new and existing Layer 3 Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) VPN services. You will also learn how to manage and scale these services to reduce operation consumption, and increase both security and available physical space, since Virtualized Network Functions (VNFs) replace physical hardware. You will use Network Functions Virtualization (NFV) orchestration features, and Cisco Elastic Services Controller (ESC) to manage virtualized network functions.

This course will help you:

Tailor a Cisco Network Services Orchestrator solution for your organization
Manage virtualized network functions (VNFs) automated, efficient, and dynamic network functioning

Who should attend

System engineers
System integrators
System programmers
System administrators
Network administrators
Solutions designers

Prerequisites

Before you take this course, Cisco recommends that you have the knowledge and skills obtainable by attending the Cisco Network Service Orchestrator (NSO) Essentials for Programmers and Network Architects (v4.0) (NSO201) class, plus have knowledge in the following areas:

Basic knowledge of the command line of UNIX-like operating systems
Basic knowledge of Network Configuration Protocol (NETCONF)
Basic knowledge of Yet Another Next Generation (YANG) data modelling
Basic knowledge of Python software development

Course Objectives

Describe the NSO application framework
Deploy NSO in Docker
Implement Python- and template-based service
Describe service lifecycle integration
Describe the implementation of Layer 3 MPLS VPN service for a new service deployment
Implement Nano services
Describe the implementation of Layer 3 MPLS VPN service for an existing deployment
Describe managed services
Implement stacked services
Describe how to scale service orchestration
Describe the European Telecommunications Standards Institute Management and Orchestration (ETSI MANO) Framework
Manage VNF Lifecycle with Cisco ESC
Implement NFV

Course Outline:

Discovering the NSO Application Framework
NSO Transaction Model and Mapping Options
NSO Python API Overview

Deploying NSO in Docker Containers
Comparing NSO Deployments
NSO in Docker Overview

Developing Python and Template-Based Service
Service Strategy
Service Design—Service Model

Integrating Service Lifecycle
Service Lifecycle Overview
Integration Options Overview

Developing a Layer 3 MPLS VPN Service for New Service Deployment
Service Strategy
Service Design—Service Model

Developing Nano Services
Nano Services
Service Design Manual Resource Allocation

Developing Layer 3 MPLS VPN Service for Existing Deployment
Existing Service Deployment Strategy
Existing Service Deployment Design

Introducing Managed Services
Managed Services Overview
Resource Allocation

Implementing Stacked Services
Stacked Services Strategy
Implementing Resource-Facing Services

Scaling Service Orchestration
Optimization Options
Layered Services Architecture Design

Discovering the ETSI MANO Framework
Network Functions Virtualization Initiative
ETSI MANO

Managing VNF Lifecycle with Cisco ESC
Introduction to Cisco ESC
VNF Lifecycle Management

Orchestrating NFV
NFV Orchestration (NFVO) Bundle Introduction
VNF Descriptor

Lab Topology

Create NSO Docker Environments
Create Switch Virtual Interface (SVI) Service Using Premodification Service Callback
Implement Nano Services
Create an L3VPN Service Using Dynamic ID Allocation
Perform an L3VPN Service Upgrade
Implement Stacked Services
Deploy Link State Advertisement (LSA) Service
Integrate Cisco ESC and OpenStack
Deploy NFV for Demilitarized Zone [[OK?]](DMZ) Service
Implement Self-Test Action

Course Overview

The Cisco Network Services Orchestrator (NSO) Administration and DevOps (NSO303) v4.0 course continues the learning journey of the NSO Essentials for Programmers and Network Architects (NSO201) v4.0 and NSO Advanced for Python Programmers (NSO300) v4.0 courses by introducing you to the system administration and DevOps focusing on NSO; the robust bridge linking network automation and orchestration tools, examining the development, operation, and administration task functions. You will learn how to set up, configure, deploy, and maintain a Cisco Network Services Orchestrator solution, and learn best practices for using DevOps. The examples shown in this course demonstrate real-world scenarios to prepare you for deployment and management of new or existing NSO instances. The course guides you through the setup of a production ready NSO instances using system installation with access control settings, the deployment of NSO in Docker containers, and introduces modern DevOps concepts and tools such as Git and Continuous Delivery/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD). You will learn how to migrate CDM devices, how to build NETCONF NEDs from the NSO CLI, how to handle NSO Alarms, and many more features that benefit you in your journey with Cisco NSO.

How You'll Benefit

This training will help you:
Install, configure, and maintain a Cisco Network Services Orchestrator solution
Apply DevOps best practices for Cisco NSO development, operations, and administrative tasks
Implement Layered Service Architecture (LSA) within a Cisco NSO solution
Gain knowledge for protocols, solutions, and designs to acquire professional-level and expert-level networking roles
Earn 32 CE credits toward recertification

 
Who Should Enroll

DevOps Engineers
Integration Engineers
Network and Software architects
Network Engineers
Software Engineers
System Administrators

Course Prerequisites

The knowledge and skills you are expected to have before attending this training are:
Basic knowledge of the Cisco CLI
Basic knowledge of the CLI of UNIX-like operating systems
Basic knowledge of Yet Another Next Generation (YANG) data modelling
Basic knowledge of Python software development

These skills can be found in the following Cisco Learning Offerings:
NSO Essentials for Programmers and Network Architects (NSO201) 4.2
NSO Advanced for Python Programmers (NSO300) 4.0

Course Objectives

Describe network and IT convergence
Describe Cisco NSO architecture
Describe Linux
Configure Cisco NSO
Set up access control to Cisco NSO system
Describe Cisco NSO Integration Options
Explain version control systems and basic git concepts
Describe the purpose of continuous integration and continuous delivery
Implement Cisco NSO high availability
Describe scalable system management
Describe software development methodologies
Describe service maintenance
Perform NED upgrades
Use Cisco NSO for managing services and their associated device configurations
Describe Cisco NSO change management
Explain service problem management
Use Cisco NSO for service monitoring and compliance reporting
Describe Cisco NSO inventory management
Describe Cisco NSO use cases

Course Outline:

Introducing Network and IT Convergence
Introducing Cisco NSO Architecture
Introducing Linux
Explaining Cisco NSO Setup
Exploring Access Control
Describing Integration Options
Explaining Version Control System
Describing Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery
Introducing Scalability and High Availability
Describing Scalable System Management
Describing Software Development Methodologies
Introducing Service Maintenance
Performing Network Element Driver (NED) Upgrades
Introducing Configuration Management
Describing Change Management
Explaining Service Problem Management
Explaining Service Monitoring and Compliance Reporting
Introducing Inventory Management
Describing Cisco NSO Use Cases

Lab Topology

Perform NSO System Install
Implement Role-Based Access and PAM
Using Cisco NSO APIs
Learn to work with Git
Use NSO in Docker
Configure High Availability
Migrating a Monolithic Service to LSA
Deploying the LSA Services
Use the Network Connectivity Tool (NCT)
Perform Service Backup and Restore
Migrate a CDM Device
Build a NETCONF NED
Replacing a Device
Troubleshoot NSO Alarms and Services
Creating a Compliance Report

Course Overview

The Cisco NCS2000 Deploying 96-Channel Flex Spectrum (OPT201) v3.0 course shows you how to plan, configure, and control optical networks using the Cisco® Network Convergence System (NCS) 2000 series Flex Spectrum platform.

The course teaches you how to design Flex Spectrum networks with multi-degree Reconfigurable Optical Add-Drop Multiplexer (ROADM) multi-shelf nodes using the Cisco Transport Planner (CTP) software.

You’ll learn how to:
Install the Cisco NCS 2000 series hardware
Configure an optical network and circuits using the Cisco Transport Controller (CTC) software
Learn which components and configurations take advantage of and/or are required for the Flex Spectrum 96-channel feature
Configure optical networks with multidegree ROADM multishelf nodes
Configure optical networks with colorless, contentionless, omnidirectional, and MPO cross-connect advanced features
Describe and configure the NCS 2000 400-Gbps Xponder line card
How you’ll benefit

This class will help you:

Gain an in-depth understanding of how to install, deploy, and maintain a Cisco Optical Networking Services (ONS) 15454 Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol (MSTP) network
Practice what you learn through hands-on labs

Who should attend

This course is designed for technical professionals who need to know how to deploy a Cisco NCS 2000 Series Dense Wavelength-Division Multiplexing (DWDM) network with Flex Spectrum.

The primary audience for this course includes:
Designers
Systems engineers and implementation staff
Network operations center personnel
Technical support personnel who are involved with the deployment, operations, and maintenance of the Cisco NCS 2000 Series
Channel partners and resellers

Course Prerequisites

Before taking this training, it is recommended to take the Cisco Optical Technology Foundations (OPTFND) training first. However, if you have some knowledge of optical fiber networking, single and multimode fibers, and small form-factor pluggables (SFPs), you should already have the necessary skills to complete this training.

Course Objectives

After taking this course, you should be able to:
Describe the hardware and components required and used with the Flex Spectrum feature
Design optical networks in the Cisco Transport Planner software
Install the hardware, including multishelf nodes
Perform node turn-up and create circuits using the Cisco Transport Controller software
Configure optical networks with multidegree ROADM multishelf nodes
Configure optical networks with colorless, contentionless, omnidirectional, and MPO cross-connect advanced features
Describe and configure the NCS 2000 400-Gbps Xponder line card
Add a node to an existing DWDM ring
Describe the NCS 2000 Troubleshooting Guide
Use the features and documentation with Transport Controller to perform maintenance, testing, and basic troubleshooting

Course Outline:

DWDM and Flex Spectrum Foundation
NCS 2000 Chassis and Cards
Design ROADM Networks with CTP
Hardware Installation and Multishelf
Node Turn-Up and Circuit Creation
Advanced Feature Networks and Circuits
Testing, Maintenance, and Basic Troubleshooting
Spectrum Switched Optical Network

Lab Topology

Cisco Transport Controller
Cisco Transport Planner
Adding a Node to Existing DWDM Ring Network
Optical Channel Network Connection (OCHNC) Circuits
Optical Channel Client Connection (OCHCC) Circuits
Colorless Ports and Circuits
Contentionless Circuits
Connection Verification
Performing the Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR) Test
Maintenance and Performance Monitoring
MSTP Troubleshooting
Configuring the 400XP card

Course Overview

The Programming for Network Engineers (PRNE) v2.0 course is designed to equip you with fundamental skills in Python programming. Through a combination of lectures and lab experience in simulated network environments, you will learn to use Python basics to create useful and practical scripts with Netmiko to retrieve data and configure network devices. Upon completion of this course, you should have a basic understanding of Python, including the knowledge to create, apply, and troubleshoot simple network automation scripts.

This course will help you:

Explain the need for network engineers to learn how to program
Explain how programming relates to the journey into network automation and programmability
Create useful and practical scripts to retrieve data and configure network devices
Create, apply, and troubleshoot simple network automation scripts
Gain hands-on experience with Python programming

Who should attend

This course is intended for:
Network administrators
Network engineers with little or no programming or Python experience
Network managers
Systems engineers

Prerequisites

Before taking this course, you should have:
Familiarity with Cisco IOS®-XE software or other Cisco network device configuration and operation skills
Basic network management knowledge
Cisco CCNA® certification or equivalent knowledge

The following Cisco courses can help you gain the knowledge you need to prepare for this course:
Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions (CCNA)

Course Objectives

After taking this course, you should be able to:
Create a Python script
Describe data types commonly used in Python coding
Describe Python strings and their use cases
Describe Python loops, conditionals, operators, and their purposes and use cases
Describe Python classes, methods, functions, namespaces, and scopes
Describe the options for Python data manipulation and storage
Describe Python modules and packages, their uses, and their benefits
Explain how to manipulate user input in Python
Describe error and exception management in Python
Describe Python code debugging methods

Course Outline:

Introducing Programmability and Python for Network Engineers
Scripting with Python
Examining Python Data Types
Manipulating Strings
Describing Conditionals, Loops, and Operators
Exploring Classes, Methods, Functions, Namespaces, and Scopes
Exploring Data Storage Options
Exploring Python Modules and Packages
Gathering and Validating User Input
Analyzing Exceptions and Error Management
Examining Debugging Methods
Course Summary

Lab Topology

Execute Your First Python Program
Use the Python Interactive Shell
Explore Foundation Python Data Types
Explore Complex Python Data Types
Use Standard String Operations
Use Basic Pattern Matching
Reformat MAC Addresses
Use the if-else Construct
Use for Loops
Use while Loops
Create and Use Functions
Create and Use Classes
Use the Python main() Construct
Traverse the File Structure
Read Data in Comma-Separated Values (CSV) Format
Read, Store, and Retrieve Data in XML Format
Read, Store, and Retrieve Date in JavaScript Object Notation (JSON) Format
Read, Store, and Retrieve Data in a Raw or Unstructured Format
Import Modules from the Python Standard Library
Import External Libraries
Create a Python Module
Prompt the User for Input
Use Command-Line Arguments
Manage Exceptions with the try-except Structure
Manage Exceptions with the try-except-finally Structure
Use Assertions
Use Simple Debugging Methods
Use the Python Debugger
Code a Practical Debugging Script

Course Overview

The Cisco Service Provider 5G Technologies Foundations (SPMBL100) v1.0 course introduces mobile network components, basic 5G concepts, and features of 5G technology including faster data speeds, higher device capacity, and improved user experience. You will examine the mobile packet core solutions, 5G transport architecture, and Cisco® automation and orchestration tools used in 5G networks. You will also learn about the Cisco 5G Non-standalone (NSA) and the Cisco Ultra Cloud Core 5G standalone (SA) platform solutions, the Cisco 5G converged Software-Defined Networking (SDN) transport architecture, and Cisco edge computing solutions. You will study the Cisco Network Function Virtualization (NFVI) architecture, Cisco Network Services Orchestrator (NSO), and Cisco Elastic Services Controller (ESC). You will learn how 5G is distributed with Telco Data Center (DC) with Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (Cisco ACI®). And finally, Zero-Touch Provisioning (ZTP), Cisco Crosswork™, and the Cisco 5G security architecture will also be presented.

How you’ll benefit

This course will help you:
Use the higher data speeds of 5G to access data more quickly and accommodate every device with increased capacity
Learn how 5G technology delivers lower latency, higher device capacity, and a more uniform user experience

Who Should Enroll

This course is designed for network and software engineers and hold job roles such as:
Network administrator
Network engineer
Network manager
System engineer
Project manager
Network designer

Prerequisites

Before enrolling in this course, you should have knowledge in the following areas:
Knowledge of general networking concepts
Experience working with command-line interface (CLI)-based network devices
Basic understanding of Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS)
Familiarity with service provider architectures

The following Cisco course may help you meet these prerequisites:
Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions (CCNA)
Understanding Cisco Service Provider Network Foundations (SPFNDU)

Course Objectives

After taking this course, you should be able to:
Describe mobile network architecture basics
List enabling technologies for 5G and describe 5G key use cases
Perform basic operations on a Cisco 5G NSA mobile packet core
Describe the Cisco 5G Converged SDN Transport Architecture
Describe Cisco NFVI and perform basic operations using Cisco ESC and Cisco Virtualized Infrastructure Manager (VIM)
Describe Cisco service provider automation and orchestration solutions to deploy and manage 5G network functions
Describe the Cisco Ultra Cloud Core architecture and deploy the Cisco SMI
Explain the 5G ready distributed Telco DC with Cisco ACI solution
Describe the Cisco 5G security architecture

Course Outline:

Mobile Network Fundamentals
5G Key Use Cases
Examining Mobile Network Components

Enabling Technologies for 5G
Introduction to 5G NR Characteristics
Cloud Radio Access network (RAN)

Cisco 5G NSA Solution
5G NSA Basics
5G NSA StarOS Configurations

Cisco 5G Converged SDN Transport Architecture
Cisco 5G Transport Ready Devices
Application Awareness and Network Slicing with Segment Routing

Cisco NFV Infrastructure, Cisco Virtualized Network Functions (VNFs), Cisco VIM, and Cisco ESC
NFVI and SDN Architecture Overview
Cisco VIM Pod Configurations

Cisco Service Provider Automation and Orchestration
Telemetry Basics
ZTP Fundamentals

Cisco Ultra Cloud Core
Cisco Ultra Cloud Core Basics
Kubernetes and Docker Fundamentals

5G Ready Distributed DC with Cisco ACI
Cisco ACI in Telco Data Centers
5GC Deployment

Mitigating Threats in 5G
Introduction to 5G Cybersecurity Risks
Mitigating 5G Cybersecurity Risks

Course Description 

The Operating and Implementing Cisco WAN Automation Engine (SPWAE) v1.0 course teaches you, through a combination of lectures and labs, how to install the Cisco^® WAN Automation Engine (WAE), builds your confidence with Cisco WAE configuration and basic troubleshooting, and enables you to practice designing and managing bandwidth and traffic engineering.

Additionally, you’ll learn the basic knowledge necessary to plan, deploy, configure, and maintain the Cisco WAN Automation Engine solutions.

How You'll Benefit

This course will help you:
Learn to install Cisco WAN Automation Engine
Gain confidence with Cisco WAE configuration and basic troubleshooting
Practice designing and managing bandwidth and traffic engineering

Who Should Enroll

This course is designed for:
System installers
System integrators
System administrators
Network administrators
Solutions designers

Course Objectives

After taking this course, you should be able to:
Explain WAE basics, the purpose of WAE, and its capabilities
Understand the Cisco WAE solution implementation
Describe the network module configuration process
Describe WAE Design software tools, demands creation, BGP modeling, and Failure and Simulation analysis
Describe Cisco WAE Design traffic engineering and QoS modeling
Explain how to use API with WAE Design and WAE Server
Describe the function, components, and processes of Cisco WAE Live

Course Prerequisites

Before taking this course, you should have the following knowledge and skills:
Knowledge of general networking and routing concepts
Basic knowledge of routing protocols: Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Intermediate System-to-Intermediate System (IS-IS), Border Gateway Protocol (BGP)
Understanding of Cisco Multiprotocol Label Switching Traffic Engineering (MPLS TE) technologies
Understanding of Segment Routing Traffic Engineering (SR-TE) technologies
Basic knowledge of Linux server operation and Linux tools
Basic understanding of network automation and Software-Defined Networking (SDN) concepts

The following Cisco courses can help you gain the knowledge you need to prepare for this course:
Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions (CCNA^®)
Implementing and Operating Cisco Service Provider Network Core Technologies (SPCOR)
Implementing Segment Routing on Cisco IOS XR (SEGRTE201)

Course Outline

WAE Solution and Architecture Overview
Implementing a Cisco WAE Solution
Network Model Configuration
WAE Design Fundamentals
Cisco WAE Design Traffic Engineering and Optimization
Introducing Cisco WAE API
Cisco WAE Live Deployment

Lab Outline

Start with Cisco WAE
Cisco WAE Server Setup and Collector Configuration
Get Started with Cisco WAE Design
Describe Traffic with Demands
Failures and Simulation Analysis
Engineer Traffic Using Metrics and SR-TE
Cisco WAE Design Remote Procedure Call (RPC) API
Configure Cisco WAE Live

Course Description 

The Implementing the Cisco NCS 540 Series Routers (NCS540HWE) training teaches you how to deploy Cisco Network Convergence System (NCS) 540 Series routers in a network environment. You will be introduced to the features and functions of the Cisco NCS 540 series platforms, system architecture, services implementation, quality of service (QoS), system security, model-driven telemetry, and programmability. This training also earns you 40 Continuing Education (CE) credits towards recertification.

How You'll Benefit

This training will help you:
Gain hands-on experience deploying Cisco NCS 540 Series routers in a network environment
Qualify for professional network job roles
Earn 40 CE credits towards recertification

Who Should Enroll

System Engineers
Network Engineers
Field Engineers
Technical Support Personnel
Channel partners, resellers System Engineers
Network Engineers
Field Engineers
Technical Support Personnel
Channel Partners
Channel Resellers

Course Objectives

Classify the Cisco NCS 540 platform hardware and understand the variations between large, medium, small, and fronthaul form factors, their features, use cases, and positioning
Describe the hardware architecture of the NCS 540 series and the components necessary for packet queuing and forwarding, understand the life of a packet on ingress and egress traffic
Explain the system architecture for traffic queuing, scheduling, and forwarding to introduce concepts of Cisco IOS XR modular QoS on the NCS 540 platform
Describe the methods and protocols for establishing timing and synchronization on Cisco IOS XR router platforms
Describe the Cisco NCS 540 fronthaul router family and its features and how they can be used to make mobile network architecture simpler
Describe Cisco IOS XR software architecture, its programmable features, and how to install software packages
Explain how to install Cisco IOS XR software packages
Recognize, implement, and manage system security features within Cisco IOS XR software systems, ensuring the protection of network infrastructure and data
Describe the main factors leading to the development and deployment of segment routing, segment types, segment routing global block (SRGB), and configure and verify intermediate system to intermediate system (IS-IS) and open shortest path first (OSPF) segment routing operation
Discuss how topology independent loop-free alternate (TI-LFA) is implemented in Cisco IOS XR software
Demonstrate segment routing traffic engineering (SR-TE) and the traffic engineering components used in segment routing
Implement and configure advanced SR-TE features and SR IPv6
Describe the components and functionality of Layer 3 multiprotocol label switching (MPLS) virtual private networks (VPNs) implementation in Cisco IOS XR software deployments
Implement Layer 2 VPN operations in a service provider environment
Explain how Ethernet VPN (EVPN) gets around the problems that regular Layer 2 VPNs have, what the model for EVPN delivery is, and how to implement and troubleshoot EVPN solutions
Comprehend and implement model-driven telemetry for enhanced network visibility and management

Course Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this training. However, the knowledge and skills you are recommended to have before attending this training are:
Knowledge of core Cisco networking technologies
Understanding of implementing and operating Cisco networking solutions
Recognition of general networking concepts and protocols
Basic knowledge of router installation and some experience with installation tools
Routing protocol configuration experience with border gateway protocol (BGP), IS-IS, and OSPF

Course Outline

Cisco NCS 540 Series Hardware Overview
Cisco NCS 540 System Architecture
Cisco NCS 540 QoS Architecture
Timing and Synchronization
Cisco NCS 540 xHaul Design
Cisco IOS XR Software Fundamentals
Cisco IOS XR Software Installation and Upgrade
Cisco IOS XR Software System Security
Segment Routing Fundamentals
Segment Routing Topology-Independent Loop-Free Alternate
Segment Routing Traffic Engineering
Advanced Segment Routing Traffic Engineering Features
Segment Routing IPv6
Layer 3 MPLS VPN Implementation with Cisco IOS XR Software
Layer 2 VPNs and Ethernet Services Fundamentals
Cisco IOS XR Software EVPN Operation and Implementation
Cisco IOS XR Software Programmability
Model-Driven Telemetry

Lab Outline

Configure and Verify NTP
Cisco IOS XR Software Installation
Configure and Verify MPP
Configure and Verify uRPF
Configure and Verify Segment Routing
Configure and Verify SR TI-LFA Using IS-IS
Configure and Verify SR TI-LFA Using OSPF
Configure and Verify SR TE Using IS-IS
Configure and Verify SR TE Using OSPF
Configure and Verify ODN and Flexible Algorithm
Configure and Verify SRv6
Configure and Verify Layer 3 VPN
Configure and Verify EVPN VPWS
Configure and Verify Devices by Using Model-Driven Programmability
Configure and Verify Model-Driven Telemetry

Course Description 

The Designing and Implementing Cisco Service Provider Cloud Network Infrastructure training teaches you how to design and implement virtualization cloud infrastructures in a service provider network. You will learn about virtualized network function infrastructures and how to use programmability and orchestration to manage virtualization cloud infrastructures. You will also learn about cloud computing and implementation of cloud interconnect and data center interconnect solutions. In addition, you will learn how to monitor and secure virtualization cloud infrastructures and provide optimization and high availability within the infrastructures.

This training prepares you for the 300-540 SPCNI v1.0 exam. If passed, you earn the Cisco Certified Specialist – Service Provider Cloud Network Infrastructure certification and satisfy the concentration exam requirement for the Cisco Certified Networking Professional (CCNP) Service Provider certification. This training also earns you 40 Continuing Education (CE) credits toward recertification.

How You'll Benefit

This training will help you:
Design and implement virtualization cloud infrastructures in a service provider network
Learn about virtualized network function infrastructures
Learn how to use programmability and orchestration to manage virtualization cloud infrastructures
Learn about cloud computing
Learn about cloud interconnect and data center interconnect solutions
Learn how to implement various interconnect solutions
Learn how to monitor and secure virtualization cloud infrastructures and provide optimization and high availability within the infrastructures
Earn 40 CE credits toward recertification

Who Should Enroll

System Engineers
Technical Support Personnel
Channel Partners
Resellers

What to Expect in the Exam

300-540 SPCNI: Designing and Implementing Cisco Service Provider Cloud Network Infrastructure is a 90-minute exam associated with the Cisco Certified Specialist – Service Provider Cloud Network Infrastructure certification and satisfies the concentration exam requirement for the CCNP Service Provider certification.

The multiple-choice format tests your knowledge of:
Designing and implementing virtualized architecture
Cloud interconnect
High availability
Security
Service assurance
Optimization best practices

Course Objectives

Get an overview of Cisco Network Function Infrastructure, Cisco Network Infrastructure Manager, Cisco Virtualized Infrastructure Manager (VIM), and Cisco Network Service Orchestrator (NSO) Virtualized Infrastructure Manager
Understand the concept of networking and deployment operation in OpenStack platform
Get an overview the security features available in Cisco Network Functions Virtualization (NFVI) solution
Describe the application hosting architecture on a Cisco IOS XR router
Introduce containers and describe container architecture
Describe Kubernetes concepts, such as Kubernetes objects, and how nodes, pods, and clusters fit into them
Describe cloud computing, cloud deployment models, cloud service models, and Carrier-Neutral Facilities (CNFs)
Implement and configure Multi-Protocol Label Switching (MPLS), Segment Routing (SR), and SRv6
Describe the operation and data flow of the Layer 3 Virtual Private Network (VPN) control plane
Configure Label Distribution Protocol (LDP) and Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) security and optimization options
Describe Interior Gateway Protocol (IGP) control plane security mechanisms
Configure unicast reverse path forwarding, Media Access Control Security (MACsec), and remote-triggered black-hole filtering
Get an overview of high-availability technologies and multi-homing scenarios in the service provider network
Describe the benefits, enablement, implementation, and configuration of Segment Routing Traffic Engineering (SR-TE)
Describe Quality of Service (QoS) options for public cloud connectivity
Discuss high availability mechanisms used in routing (anycast) and services Domain Name System (DNS)
Implement On-Demand Next Hop
Comprehend and implement model-driven telemetry and use Cisco ThousandEyes for enhanced network visibility and management
Describe the basic concepts, history, and purpose of telemetry, including the telemetry push model and telemetry collectors
Discuss the efficiency and ease of use of various encoding methods, including Google Protocol Buffers (GPB), Compact GPB, and Key-value GPB, as well as JavaScript Object Notation (JSON) and transport protocols
Describe gNMI subscription modes, gRPC outputs, performance with different encodings, and key ideas related to gRPC
Describe features, the architecture, and components of Cisco Crosswork Network Controller (CNC)

Course Prerequisites

The knowledge and skills you are expected to have before attending this training are:
Routing protocol configuration experience with BGP, Intermediate System-to-Intermediate System (IS-IS), and Open Shortest Path First (OSPF)
Knowledge of Layer 2 IEEE switching and related protocols, including MPLS configuration and troubleshooting of Cisco routers in a large network environment

These skills can be found in the following Cisco Learning Offerings:
Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions (CCNA) 2.0
Understanding Cisco Service Provided Network Foundations (SPFNDU) 1.0
Implementing and Operating Cisco Service Provider Network Core Technologies (SPCOR) 1.1

Course Outline

Cisco NFV Infrastructure
Cloud Computing
Service Provider Model-Driven Programmability
Network Orchestration using NSO
Container Orchestration
Cisco Crosswork Network Controller
Cloud Interconnect Solutions
Data Center Interconnect Solutions
Service Provider High Availability
Service Provider Core Optimization
Service Provider Performance Monitoring
Service Provider Control Plane Security
Service Provider Data Plane Security

Lab Outline

Deploy a VNF Using OpenStack
Configure and Verify Devices by Using Model-Driven Programmability
Network Orchestration using NSO
Configure and Verify Application Hosting Within a Docker Container
Configure and Verify Layer 3 VPN
Configure and Verify EVPN VPWS
Configure and Verify SR TI-LFA Using IS-IS
Configure and Verify SR TI-LFA Using OSPF
Configure and Verify SR-TE Using IS-IS
Configure and Verify SR-TE Using OSPF
Configure and Verify ODN and Flexible Algorithm
Configure and Verify Model-Driven Telemetry
Implement BGP Security
Implement RTBH Filtering

Course Description 

The Leveraging Cisco IOS XR VPN Services (XRVPNS) training teaches you how to implement and troubleshoot Layer 2 and Layer 3 Virtual Private Network services in a service provider network operating on Cisco IOS XR software. Cisco IOS XR is the foundational operating system of most service provider networks and operates Cisco’s service provider portfolio of network devices. You will learn how to implement a label switched network infrastructure for the enablement of VPN services using Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) or Segment Routing (SR). You will also learn how to implement and troubleshoot both IPv4 and IPv6 Layer 3 VPN services and Multicast VPN services using IOS XR. In addition, you will learn how to implement Ethernet VPN (EVPN) services including EVPN Integrated Routing and Bridging (EVPN IRB) and EVPN-SR data center fabric. Finally, you will learn how to implement EVPN advanced features. This training also earns you 24 Continuing Education (CE) credits toward recertification.

How You'll Benefit

This training will help you:
Learn how to implement and troubleshoot Layer 2 and Layer 3 Virtual Private Network services in a service provider network operating on Cisco IOS XR software.
Gain knowledge of protocols, solutions, and designs to acquire professional-level and expert-level networking roles.
Earn 24 CE credits toward recertification.  

Who Should Enroll

Network Engineers
Systems Engineers
Network Administrators
Network Managers
Network Designers

Course Objectives

Implement and configure MPLS and describe MPLS label propagation in service provider networks
Describe the main factors leading to the development and deployment of segment routing, describe the various types of segments that are used in segment routing, describe the Segment Routing Global Block (SRGB), and configure and verify Intermediate System to Intermediate System (IS-IS) and Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) segment routing operation
Implement and configure Segment Routing IPv6
Describe the components and functionality of Layer 3 MPLS VPNs implementation in Cisco IOS XR Software deployments
Identify the routing protocol and LDP information necessary for Layer 3 MPLS VPN troubleshooting
Discuss Multicast LDP (MLDP) implementation and troubleshooting method for Layer 3 multicast MPLS VPN
Implement MPLS VPN solutions for IPv6 environments
Describe common issues and fixes for provider edge to provider edge (PE-PE) and provider edge to customer edge (PE-CE) connectivity in an IPv6 MPLS VPN environment
Implement Layer 2 VPN operations in a service provider environment
Explain how EVPN gets around the problems that regular Layer 2 VPNs have, what the model for EVPN delivery is, and how to implement and troubleshoot EVPN solutions
Explain the advantages of EVPN IRB, how it is implemented, and how to troubleshoot problems when building EVPN IRB solutions
Demonstrate how to configure EVPN-SR data center fabric solutions
Explain advanced EVPN features to support network engineers in designing, implementing, and troubleshooting complex EVPN networks

Course Prerequisites

The knowledge and skills you are expected to have before attending this course are:
Familiarity with service provider network operation
Familiarity with Cisco IOS XR software configuration and operation
Ability to implement and troubleshoot routing protocol including OSPF, IS-IS, and Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) in a service provider network

These skills can be found in the following Cisco Learning Offerings:
Understanding Cisco Service Provider Network Foundations (SPFNDU v 1.0)
Cisco IOS XR Software Essentials (IOSXRE v 1.0)

Course Outline

Cisco IOS XR Software MPLS Operation and Implementation
Segment Routing Fundamentals
Segment Routing IPv6
Layer 3 MPLS VPN Implementation with Cisco IOS XR Software
Layer 3 MPLS VPN Troubleshooting
Layer 3 Multicast MPLS VPN Implementation
Layer 3 IPv6 MPLS VPNs Implementation
Layer 3 IPv6 MPLS VPN Troubleshooting
Layer 2 VPNs and Ethernet Services Fundamentals
Cisco IOS XR Software EVPN Operation and Implementation
Cisco IOS XR Software EVPN IRB
EVPN-SR Data Center Fabric
EVPN Advanced Features

Lab Outline

Configure and Verify MPLS
Configure and Verify Segment Routing
Configure and Verify SRv6
Configure and Verify Layer 3 VPN
Implement 6VPE
Configure and Verify EVPN Virtual Private Wire Service (VPWS)

Course Description 

The Cisco 8000 Series Routers Essentials (SP8KE) v1.0 course introduces you to the features and functions of the Cisco^® 8000 Series router platforms. Through a combination of lectures and labs, you will gain an understanding of all major aspects of the platform, including hardware, software, Layer 2 and Layer 3 services, Quality of Service (QoS) features, network virtualization, and programmability.

How You'll Benefit

This class will help you:
Increase your experience with the Cisco 8000 Series system
Describe and implement the Cisco 8000 Series system and its components
Gain hands-on experience with the Cisco 8000 Series system in a lab setting

Who Should Enroll

This course is designed for the following roles:
System engineers
Technical support personnel
Channel partners and resellers

Course Objectives

After taking this course, you should be able to:
Describe the various Cisco 8000 Series hardware components
Explain the system architecture of the Cisco 8000 Series systems
Describe the packet flows through the Cisco 8000 Series Router and Command-Line Interface (CLI) commands for verifying packet flows through various Cisco 8000 Series router components
Describe how the QoS features are implemented within the Cisco 8000 Series router, how to examine the Virtual Output Queueing (VOQ) QoS architecture, and describe how to implement modular VOQ, including congestion avoidance, priority flow control, and congestion management
Describe the Software for Open Networking in the Cloud (SONiC) Operating System
Describe Cisco Internetwork Operating System (Cisco IOS®) XR Software architecture
Explain how to install Cisco IOS XR software packages
Describe how to provision network devices by using Zero Touch Provisioning (ZTP)
Implement and configure Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) and describe MPLS label propagation in service provider networks
Describe the main factors leading to the development and deployment of segment routing, describe the various types of segments that are used in segment routing, describe the Segment Routing Global Block (SRGB), and configure and verify IS-IS and OSPF segment routing operation
Describe how to implement and verify Topology Independent Loop-Free Alternate (TI-LFA) in a segment routing environment, the benefits of Segment Routing for Traffic Engineering (SR-TE), and briefly describe the tools required for enabling it
Describe the fundamentals of Ethernet VPN (EVPN), how to configure and verify EVPN Native, and how to configure and verify EVPN Virtual Private Wire Service (VPWS)
Describe the operation and data flow of the Layer 3 VPN control plane, describe different Layer 3 MPLS VPN models, and describe how to configure and verify a basic Layer 3 VPN by using Cisco IOS XR 64-bit software
Implement and configure advanced SR-TE features
Implement and configure Segment Routing over IPv6 (SRv6)
Implement and configure model-driven telemetry
Describe programmable features of Cisco IOS XR software
Describe the application hosting architecture and how to deploy a third-party application on a Cisco IOS XR router

Course Prerequisites

Before taking this course, you should have:
Basic knowledge of router installation and some experience with installation tools
Routing protocol configuration experience with Border Gateway Protocol (BGP), Intermediate System-to- Intermediate System (IS-IS), and Open Shortest Path First (OSPF)
Knowledge of Layer 2 IEEE switching and related protocols
Strong knowledge of MPLS configuration experience
Experience troubleshooting Cisco routers in a large network environment

Course Outline

Cisco 8000 Series Hardware Fundamentals
Cisco 8000 System Architectur
Packet Flow Through the Cisco 8000 Series Router
Traffic Management and QoS on Cisco 8000 Routers
SONiC Basics
Cisco IOS XR Software Architecture
Cisco IOS XR Software Installation
Automatic Provisioning
Cisco IOS XR MPLS
Introducing Segment Routing
Segment Routing TI-LFA and Traffic Engineering
EVPN Layer 2 Basics
Layer 3 VPNs
Advanced SR-TE Features
SRv6
Telemetry
Cisco IOS XR Programmability
Application Hosting Overview

Lab Outline

Investigate and Monitor Cisco 8000 Series Hardware
Troubleshoot Traffic Through the Cisco 8000 Router
Cisco IOS XR Software Installation
Configure and Verify Zero Touch Provisioning (ZTP)
Configure and Verify Multiprotocol Label Switching
Configure and Verify Segment Routing (SR)
Configure and Verify SR TI-LFA Using IS-IS
Configure and Verify SR TI-LFA Using OSPF
Configure and Verify SR-TE Using IS-IS
Configure and Verify SR-TE Using OSPF
Configure and Verify Basic EVPN
Configure and Verify Layer 3 VPN
Configure and Verify On-Demand Next-Hop (ODN) and Flexible Algorithm
Configure and Verify Segment Routing over IPv6 (SRv6)
Configure and Verify Model-Driven Telemetry
Configure and Verify Devices by Using Model-Driven Programmability
Configure and Verify Application Hosting Within a Docker Container

Course Description 

The Cisco IOS XR Software Essentials (IOSXRE) training introduces you to the essential features and functions of the Cisco IOS XR Software operating system that powers many Cisco products. Through a combination of lectures and hands-on lab exercises, you will gain an understanding of all major aspects of the operating system including the architecture, installation and upgrade, automatic provisioning, and using the software command-line interface (CLI). You will also learn how to implement essential software services including system security, logging, timing and synchronization, AAA services, and how to use modular QoS. In addition, you will learn how to implement basic routing and forwarding using Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS). Finally, you will learn how to implement and use programmability and monitoring features including Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP), telemetry, process monitoring, and IOS XR programmability. This training also earns you 24 Continuing Education (CE) credits toward recertification.

How You'll Benefit

This training will help you:
Learn how to describe and implement fundamental concepts and configurations on Cisco IOS XR Software.
Gain leading-edge skills for high-demand responsibilities focused on software services.
Earn 24 CE credits toward recertification.

Who Should Enroll

Network Engineers
Systems Engineers
Network Administrators
Network Managers
Network Designers

Course Objectives

Describe Cisco IOS XR Software architecture
Explain how to install Cisco IOS XR Software packages
Describe how to provision network devices by using zero touch provisioning
Describe how to perform initial configurations on a Cisco IOS XR router
Recognize, implement, and manage system security features within Cisco IOS XR Software systems, ensuring the protection of network infrastructure and data
Monitor device performance through CLI and logging services
Describe the methods and protocols for establishing timing and synchronization on Cisco IOS XR router platforms
Describe the operation of Cisco IOS XR AAA Software services, task-based security mechanisms and user security policies
Configure, manage, and troubleshoot Cisco IOS XR Software AAA services in a network environment
Recognize how to implement QoS in various scenarios and environments, including Cisco IOS XR Software and a service provider environment
Define the Cisco IOS XR implementation requirements for deploying common routing protocols and managing the Routing Information Base, Route Policy, forwarding, and load balancing mechanisms
Implement and configure MPLS and describe MPLS label propagation in service provider networks
Configure SNMP in Cisco IOS XR Software environments for optimum performance and efficient management of network resources
Describe the programmable features of Cisco IOS XR Software
Comprehend and implement model-driven telemetry for enhanced network visibility and management
Describe the application hosting architecture and how to deploy a third-party application on a Cisco IOS XR router
Illustrate how to efficiently monitor processes using process monitoring concepts and tools such as employing the monitor processes command to track and manage system activities

Course Prerequisites

The knowledge and skills you are expected to have before attending this course are:
Experience working with CLI-based network devices
Knowledge of general routing concepts

These skills can be found in the following Cisco Learning Offering:
Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions 1.0

Course Outline

Cisco IOS XR Software Fundamentals
Cisco IOS XR Software Installation and Upgrades
Automatic Provisioning
Cisco IOS XR Software CLI Basics
Cisco IOS XR Software System Security
Cisco IOS XR Software Logging Configuration
Timing and Synchronization
Cisco IOS XR Software AAA Service Fundamentals
Cisco IOS XR Software AAA Service Implementation
Cisco IOS XR Software Modular QoS
Cisco IOS XR Software Routing Protocol Configuration
Cisco IOS XR Software MPLS Operation and Implementation
Network Management with SNMP on Cisco IOS XR Software
Cisco IOS XR Software Programmability
Model-Driven Telemetry
Application Hosting Overview
Cisco IOS XR Software Process Monitoring

Lab Outline

Cisco IOS XR Software Installation
Configure and Verify ZTP
Initial Configuration of a Cisco IOS XR Router
Configuration Commit and Rollback
Configure and Verify MPP
Configure and Verify uRPF
Configure and Verify Logging
Configure and Verify NTP
Configure and Verify User Security Policies
Cisco IOS XR AAA Configuration
Configure and Verify Modular QoS
Configure and Verify IS-IS
Configure and Verify OSPF
Configure and Verify BGP
Configure and Verify MPLS
Configure and Verify SNMP
Configure and Verify Devices by Using Model-Driven Programmability
Configure and Verify Model-Driven Telemetry
Configure and Verify Application Hosting Within a Docker Container

Course Description 

The Implementing Converged SDN Transport Solutions (SPSDNTXP) v1.0 course introduces you to Software-Defined Networking (SDN)-ready architecture. This architecture evolves traditional Metro network design into an SDN-enabled programmable network capable of delivering all services (residential, business, 5G mobile backhauling, video, and IoT) on the premise of simplicity, full programmability, and cloud integration with guaranteed service level agreements (SLAs).

You will examine the evolution of service provider design principles such as Unified Multiprotocol Label Switching, Evolved Programmable Networks, and the Cisco^® Compass Metro Fabric. Additionally, you’ll explore and configure individual components of the design including segment routing and its supporting features.

How You'll Benefit

This course will help you:
Describe the Converged SDN Transport solution
Describe the basic implementation of SDN component features
Establish a foundation to take a deeper dive into SDN solutions

Who Should Enroll

This course is suited for the following audiences:
Network architects
Network engineers
Network consulting engineers
Customer support engineers

Course Prerequisites

To fully benefit from this course, you should have:
Knowledge of general networking concepts
Experience working with CLI-based network devices

Course Outline

Converged SDN Transport Fundamentals
Introducing Segment Routing
Segment Routing Topology-Independent Loop-Free Alternative (TI-LFA) and Traffic Engineering (TE)
Multidomain SR-TE
VPN and Services Overview
EVPN Layer 2 Basics
Layer 3 VPNs
Operation Simplification and Automation Foundation
Network Orchestration Using NSO
Network Automation Using Cisco WAE

Lab Outline

Configure and Verify Segment Routing
Configure and Verify SR TI-LFA
Configure and Verify SR-TE
Configure and Verify Multidomain SR-TE
Configure and Verify Basic EVPN
Configure and Verify Layer 3 VPN
Cisco NSO Overview
Cisco WAE Overview